The extra fluid will help keep the fluid a little cooler. Keep us all posted on what's going on with your Allison Transmission. Upon inspection the independent repair shop was unable to determine the cause of the failure. If a decision has to be made to replace the transmission, I highly recommend you consider a as your first choice. ©2017 Madison Ross Media Group.
I was told this is normal operation. Dealer has tried to fix problem 3 different times, but that is not working and has made condition worse than before. Both driver's side doors were separated from the vehicle by a tree and the truck continued until rear-ending another tree. Check and adjust if needed. Consumer had the vehicle in the shop 3 times, all due to transmission and engine related problems.
I am aware of two car fires that were caused by leaking transmission cooler lines. Purchase now and minimize repair costs! On a left turn, water spray from the left front tire is directed directly at this switch. This does not happen every time, it is hit or miss. Vehicle has been to the dealer on two separated occasions and they were unable to duplicate the problem. One time, however, there were several clunks, until I took my foot completely off the gas pedal. Towing my 28 ft 5th wheel trailer on level ground we experienced a loud bang and the feeling like something in the driveline had broken. Stating that everything is normal and no work from there part should be done on this truck.
While driving for short periods of time the consumer experienced brake failure. They replaced seals on the rear shaft and the rear shaft housing. Spurious clunk from 6th to 5th gear. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a faulty transmission selector position sensor and replaced it. The contact stated the corrosion penetrated the transmission line and caused the fluid leak. They are random events and may occur in any order. Coast and as it starts slowing, apply light braking.
Replace clogged or dirty transmission filter to keep your engine healthy! The transmission shifts so hard it feels as if the back end of the truck will fall out. The key was in the accessory position so they could listen to the radio. So we replaced the engine and then the tranny started giving him problems. No one can feel comfortable driving down a road and never knowing if you will be hit from behind due to this truck stalling for no reason. Will see how long it lasts. No further incidents have happened yet, but it is constantly on my mind.
Some incidents occurred while at idle, and at a stop. They have replaced the switch but this has not corrected the problem. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified of the problem. I feel there is no reason for the shift lever not to be locked in all positions and, in fact, the fact it is locked in two positions but not the accessory position results in confusion and a false sense of security. The dealer advised having the vehicle diagnosed before proceeding with any repairs.
This happens 4 to 5 times a week. Were normal operation of the transmission. Recently the check engine light has illuminated. Js08016 answered 3 years ago I'd suspect an electrical problem since this all started with the big wet puddle. After five times trying to correct the problem he let the vehicle go back, and lost money on the truck when he traded it in. Vehicle had been to the repair shop five times for this same problem, but problem still persists. Use a file to remove any burrs or raised metal where the selector lever was seated against the shoulder of the selector shaft.
Clip comes loose and allows the pump to vibrate. Took vehicle to the dealership, and they said it was the transmission. All Replacement brand items are backed by 1-year, unlimited-mileage warranty. The consumer had difficulty shifting into 3rd gear. The dealership attempted four repairs and it is not fixed.
The problem is that most owners pay no attention to them. In December 2003, while pulling a travel trailor, the service 4-wd light came on and the truck felt as if it had been shifted into neutral. The failure and current mileages were 52,000. A tranny problem can trigger the check engine light and set a trouble code. They are probably not the cause of the concern. Over time it will break down from the many heating and cooling cycles it endures on a daily basis.
Go back to step 4 of the Diagnostics and insure the Tech 2 readings match the shift lever positions. The light stayed on, but the truck did go in gear. Transmission fluid breaks down over time and the result is a fluid that loses its hydraulic properties and ability to lubricate the transmission correctly. The transmission cool er lines are leaking and the dealer has been notified about this problem. Since this time, when I pull the trailor for a long period of time, the truck will again feel as if it is in neutral.