Automatic transmission issue
04-24-2012, 09:21 PM
#11
Thread Starter
Join Date: 11-29-2010
Location: Centennial, Colorado
Posts: 8
I pulled the pan today, waiting for the mechanic to come by and take a look. The pan, fluid, filter and magnet were unbelievably clean. There wasn't any sign of any damage at all. I pulled the 4 transfer lines and checked them for any debris in the tubes. Clean as a whistle. I can't help but believe it is the TCM. Now, can someone tell me where it is on the vehicle? I will pay the 70 bucks and then some if it can get here soon. Let me know.
04-24-2012, 10:33 PM
#12
The TCM is right in front of your under hood fuse box. Pull that cover, and you will see a thing less than half an inch thick that looks like it is metal and has a big plugin going into it. It is about 3 inches wide and maybe 4 long. PM me and I'll give you my paypal, and I can priority ship it tomorrow with tracking info.
04-27-2012, 12:05 AM
#14
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Join Date: 11-29-2010
Location: Centennial, Colorado
Posts: 8
I probably should start a thread on this subject alone. Today was an amazing day working on the HHR. My mechanic found the problem with the transmission and it was beyond simple.
As I mentioned before, one mechanic said that one of the tubes might be cracked in the transmission. He was right.
There are 4 high pressure tubes above the filter in the transmission. I cleaned them well, but never inspected them. Sure enough, my mechanic immediately pulled on one and it was broken at the weld to the flange. I picked one up at the dealership for $50, installed it and it's working better than ever. In fact, there probably was a hairline crack keeping the pressure down until it finally broke.
I am ecstatic and elated that I only had to spend $50 plus filter and fluids and now she's driving better than ever.
As I mentioned before, one mechanic said that one of the tubes might be cracked in the transmission. He was right.
There are 4 high pressure tubes above the filter in the transmission. I cleaned them well, but never inspected them. Sure enough, my mechanic immediately pulled on one and it was broken at the weld to the flange. I picked one up at the dealership for $50, installed it and it's working better than ever. In fact, there probably was a hairline crack keeping the pressure down until it finally broke.
I am ecstatic and elated that I only had to spend $50 plus filter and fluids and now she's driving better than ever.
Good news is always nice! Glad to hear things turned out well.
to your mechanic.
04-27-2012, 08:59 AM
#19
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Join Date: 11-29-2010
Location: Centennial, Colorado
Posts: 8
Yes I am taking good care of that mechanic. I have already referred him to my friends who frequently ask me for mechanics. I also had him change the rear tranny mount so he could make some extra money while he was out.
I can take pics of the tube and where it broke. I think I should post this on another thread to alert other owners about this problem and how they can avoid being raked over the coals by unethical tranny shops, which I know there are a lot of.
I was honestly looking at paying between $1,500-$2,000 for this repair, which I don't have. Paying $50 plus fluid and filter is so much better.
Thanks everyone.
I can take pics of the tube and where it broke. I think I should post this on another thread to alert other owners about this problem and how they can avoid being raked over the coals by unethical tranny shops, which I know there are a lot of.
I was honestly looking at paying between $1,500-$2,000 for this repair, which I don't have. Paying $50 plus fluid and filter is so much better.
Thanks everyone.