Transmission died
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Transmission died Over the weekend, my car started stalling ('01 automatic T/A). Once it got to 30 MPH, it started jerking really hard. If I was able to get it to 40 + MPH, the RPM's would shoot up to 5000. Yesterday, I brought it to the dealer. This is waht they said. The computer gave a code stating that the transmission is the issue. The diagnostic costs around $440.00 (it's going to take the mechanic 5 hours to complete). Currently, I have a top of the line warranty on the car. The mechanic said that 9 of of 10 times, the warranty will cover it but there's always that 1 time that it won't. That's still not good enough for me. As I said, the disagnostic is $440.00. He estimated that a new transmission is around $3,500.00. Worst case scenario, I might get stuck with the bill.
I don't abuse the car. It only has 47,000 miles on it. I do use it as a daily driver. The only modification is a Hooker head cat back. How can my transmission go like that. I really don't understand. Also, usually, will a warranty cover the transmission. Finally, is it worth keeping the car?
Please guys, no opinions here, I really need straight advice.
Thanks!
I don't abuse the car. It only has 47,000 miles on it. I do use it as a daily driver. The only modification is a Hooker head cat back. How can my transmission go like that. I really don't understand. Also, usually, will a warranty cover the transmission. Finally, is it worth keeping the car?
Please guys, no opinions here, I really need straight advice.
Thanks!
3500 
2nd. Did you shell out 440 for them to tell you it was fubar? If they can confirm it'll be paid for under warrenty then by all means let them bill the warrenty company for 3500 
If you can turn a wrench an over the counter GM trans is 1300 to 1700.
2nd. Did you shell out 440 for them to tell you it was fubar? If they can confirm it'll be paid for under warrenty then by all means let them bill the warrenty company for 3500 If you can turn a wrench an over the counter GM trans is 1300 to 1700.
It sounds like a lock up solenoid/valve is not releasing and this keeps the converter clutch on,making it stall. For that BS diag fee you could have a reputable trans shop diag and repair for less. (if it is the lock-up circuit of the trans) Whats the code?
and 5 hrs is BS! way too long.
and 5 hrs is BS! way too long.
I've got 20,000 well maintained miles on mine. My mistake was installing a TC and never getting the PCM tuned. 1-2 shift flair chewed up my 2nd gear clutches. Lost my 2-4 shortly after. Apparantly it doesn't take much to kill these things.
"Some guys have all the luck, some guys get all the breaks..."
BTW, ~$4000 for a tranny is highway robbery. Do the R&R yourself and have a reputable shop build your trans. Check my sig.
"Some guys have all the luck, some guys get all the breaks..."
BTW, ~$4000 for a tranny is highway robbery. Do the R&R yourself and have a reputable shop build your trans. Check my sig.
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