HELP tranny problems!!!!
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03 C-320
HELP tranny problems!!!!
hey guys well a couple days ago my check engine light came on so i took it in today.. and there was a ton of stuff wrong main things were a broken rosonater. which they told me that was about 1,200 and it was throwing a tranny code that said my tranny was slipping....so i gotta take it back in on monday.
so any thoughts on the tranny code something fixable or a bad tranny. it only has 55,000 miles...thanks guys for any input.
so any thoughts on the tranny code something fixable or a bad tranny. it only has 55,000 miles...thanks guys for any input.
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A resonator? I broken resonator would be inconsequential other than perhaps an exhaust leak. It could be removed and replaced with piping for $60 max.
If you're referring to a catalytic converter... there is an 80,000 mi warranty in place.
If you're referring to a catalytic converter... there is an 80,000 mi warranty in place.
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A resonator is just a piece of exhaust pipe that dampens the noise. If it is broken, simply have it removed and replaced with a piece of straight exhaust pipe, or some generic resonator. Take it to a local exhaust shop (not Midas, but a local, non-franchise, non-chain shop), and have them do it. Like I said, $60 or less if you do straight pipe.
This is proof positive that learning the basics of how a car works is essential to not getting bent over at the dealer. $1200? They shouldn't be allowed to operate.
As far as the transmission slipping, take it to an indepedent European repair shop.
This is proof positive that learning the basics of how a car works is essential to not getting bent over at the dealer. $1200? They shouldn't be allowed to operate.
As far as the transmission slipping, take it to an indepedent European repair shop.
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ya see thats at first why i was asking i couldnt see that much for a resonator.. but they where saying thats why my car was running rich and having trouble starting i was like huh ok????? this import stuff is new lol... give me a american car and i can build a whole motor but these not so much lol.
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ya see thats at first why i was asking i couldnt see that much for a resonator.. but they where saying thats why my car was running rich and having trouble starting i was like huh ok????? this import stuff is new lol... give me a american car and i can build a whole motor but these not so much lol.
These guys are lying to you. Resonator doesn't do crap. Some people don't even have one. Some people don't even have cats. Your problem is something else.
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What transmission code did it throw? Has the transmission had it's filter & oil change at 39K miles? Check for glycol as Matt says. You should be just out of the Valeo radiator problem but might not be. Depends on date of manufacture.
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ya see american would make me think carburetor.. first...
anyway ya there was also a 13 pin connector leaking... well im not sure if it was changed at 39k i just got it god i hope so lol. so what date do i need to check for?
anyway ya there was also a 13 pin connector leaking... well im not sure if it was changed at 39k i just got it god i hope so lol. so what date do i need to check for?
