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Cut wires. Probably why i was losing battery power as well i think one of the wires was probably grounding somewhere
Cut wires. Probably why i was losing battery power as well i think one of the wires was probably grounding somewhere
0 2018/05/30 13:38:18
Amp location is driver's side trunk tucked behind the fuse box.
Amp location is driver's side trunk tucked behind the fuse box.
0 2018/05/30 14:28:25
0 2018/07/12 18:48:03
These are the two codes I am getting from Star.
These are the two codes I am getting from Star.
0 2018/08/29 16:29:07
0 2018/08/29 16:29:19
These are the two codes I am getting from Star.
These are the two codes I am getting from Star.
0 2018/08/29 16:30:09
I am driving in first gear and the dash is still showing reverse?
I am driving in first gear and the dash is still showing reverse?
0 2018/08/29 16:30:15
0 2018/09/07 15:20:21
0 2018/09/07 15:20:25
0 2018/09/07 15:20:26
Use a 5mm allen key to remove the drain from the pan.
Use a 5mm allen key to remove the drain from the pan.
0 2018/09/07 15:20:39
Exposed transmission drain pain.
Exposed transmission drain pain.
0 2018/09/07 15:20:39
8mm socket to remove the screws on the under body plastic panel.
8mm socket to remove the screws on the under body plastic panel.
0 2018/09/07 15:20:39
T30 torx bit removing the heat shield.
T30 torx bit removing the heat shield.
0 2018/09/07 15:23:01
the front passenger side will have a heat shield that covers the TCM plug that connects to the transmission from the TCM. Remove it with a T30 torx bit.
the front passenger side will have a heat shield that covers the TCM plug that connects to the transmission from the TCM. Remove it with a T30 torx bit.
0 2018/09/07 15:23:01
0 2018/09/07 15:23:01
Once the plug is removed you will need an extension and a 7mm socket to remove the inner connector out of the transmission it takes a few turns to loosen the screw about 10ish if I remember correctly. Once the screw is loosened you can pull out the inner cap from the transmission. When reinstalling it just remember how you removed it as the plug has 3 groves that have to align to reinstall it correctly. Also use some transmission fluid to lube up the gaskets before reinstallation to stop leaks.
Once the plug is removed you will need an extension and a 7mm socket to remove the inner connector out of the transmission it takes a few turns to loosen the screw about 10ish if I remember correctly. Once the screw is loosened you can pull out the inner cap from the transmission. When reinstalling it just remember how you removed it as the plug has 3 groves that have to align to reinstall it correctly. Also use some transmission fluid to lube up the gaskets before reinstallation to stop leaks.
0 2018/09/07 15:25:00
Once the transmission is drained of fluid and the heat shield has been removed you need to remove the plug from the transmission. It requires you to twist the yellow cap to the left and the pull the black connector out of the transmission.
Once the transmission is drained of fluid and the heat shield has been removed you need to remove the plug from the transmission. It requires you to twist the yellow cap to the left and the pull the black connector out of the transmission.
0 2018/09/07 15:25:00
A picture showing the yellow cap piece during the reinstall.
A picture showing the yellow cap piece during the reinstall.
0 2018/09/07 15:25:01
Once you remove the connector you can then drop the pan by removing the 6 T 30 torx bolts surrounding the pan. Remember where they go as the passenger front bolt will need to hold the heat shield again.
Once you remove the connector you can then drop the pan by removing the 6 T 30 torx bolts surrounding the pan. Remember where they go as the passenger front bolt will need to hold the heat shield again.
0 2018/09/07 15:30:28
When you get down to the last two bolts loosen them both up half way and then using your other hand support the weight of the pan while removing it. be prepared with paper towels and a catch pan as transmission fluid will come out as well. try not to tip the pan as it will have fluid in it.
When you get down to the last two bolts loosen them both up half way and then using your other hand support the weight of the pan while removing it. be prepared with paper towels and a catch pan as transmission fluid will come out as well. try not to tip the pan as it will have fluid in it.
0 2018/09/07 15:30:28
0 2018/09/07 15:30:28
how I kept track of where the bolts go on the pan.
how I kept track of where the bolts go on the pan.
0 2018/09/07 15:31:46
Once the pan is removed clean up the magnet and the bottom of the pan. Also leave the old gasket on it as it makes a nice clean work space to put the valve body once it is out of the car.
Once the pan is removed clean up the magnet and the bottom of the pan. Also leave the old gasket on it as it makes a nice clean work space to put the valve body once it is out of the car.
0 2018/09/07 15:33:49
magnet cleaned.
magnet cleaned.
0 2018/09/07 15:33:49
When reinstalling the drain plug don't forget to buy a new crush washer.
When reinstalling the drain plug don't forget to buy a new crush washer.
0 2018/09/07 15:35:15
now that you have your valve body exposed there are 10 bolts that need to be removed using a T30 torx bit. remember now is the time to be very clean with your work. you will remove 6 bolts from the front as pictured and you can see the 4 bolts at the back that need to be removed in this picture as well. you do NOT need to remove the bolts holding the black clip on the bottom of this picture.
now that you have your valve body exposed there are 10 bolts that need to be removed using a T30 torx bit. remember now is the time to be very clean with your work. you will remove 6 bolts from the front as pictured and you can see the 4 bolts at the back that need to be removed in this picture as well. you do NOT need to remove the bolts holding the black clip on the bottom of this picture.
0 2018/09/07 15:35:54
remove the old filter from the valve body once you drop the pan.
remove the old filter from the valve body once you drop the pan.
0 2018/09/07 15:36:54
Once the valve body is removed this is what the transmission will look like. on the bottom of the picture is the shift linkage (I believe that is what it is called) and it attaches to a float piece in the valve body you must make sure to push the float piece back into the valve body before reinstall or it won't line up correctly and you won't be able to fit it back into position inside the transmission.
Once the valve body is removed this is what the transmission will look like. on the bottom of the picture is the shift linkage (I believe that is what it is called) and it attaches to a float piece in the valve body you must make sure to push the float piece back into the valve body before reinstall or it won't line up correctly and you won't be able to fit it back into position inside the transmission.
0 2018/09/07 15:38:29
Now that you have all but two bolts removed you will need to once again support the weight of the valve body while you remove it from the car. there will be transmission fluid falling from the valve body as you remove the bolts. be prepared to catch it as it falls with a pan or paper towels.
Now that you have all but two bolts removed you will need to once again support the weight of the valve body while you remove it from the car. there will be transmission fluid falling from the valve body as you remove the bolts. be prepared to catch it as it falls with a pan or paper towels.
0 2018/09/07 15:38:30
Remember to keep track of which solenoid goes where on the conductor plate. This is how I kept track of them.
Remember to keep track of which solenoid goes where on the conductor plate. This is how I kept track of them.
0 2018/09/07 15:38:30
Here is the conductor plate on top of the valve body. remember to be clean while performing this swap. you must remove the 3 clips holding the 6 solenoids to the valve body/conductor plate with a T30 torx bit.
Here is the conductor plate on top of the valve body. remember to be clean while performing this swap. you must remove the 3 clips holding the 6 solenoids to the valve body/conductor plate with a T30 torx bit.
0 2018/09/07 15:38:30
you will need to pull off the yellow cover pieces to reach the solenoids.
you will need to pull off the yellow cover pieces to reach the solenoids.
0 2018/09/07 15:43:12
Tools to do the job. 7mm 8mm sockets a T30 male torx bit and a 5mm allen key.
Tools to do the job. 7mm 8mm sockets a T30 male torx bit and a 5mm allen key.
0 2018/09/07 15:44:40
To reinstall just do everything in reverse order. Remember to change your pan gasket with a new one and to use a bit of transmission fluid on the gasket to get a good seal. the torque setting for the valve body bolts is 72 inch pounds. remember you are working with aluminum so you won't need to strain yourself putting the bolts back in.
To reinstall just do everything in reverse order. Remember to change your pan gasket with a new one and to use a bit of transmission fluid on the gasket to get a good seal. the torque setting for the valve body bolts is 72 inch pounds. remember you are working with aluminum so you won't need to strain yourself putting the bolts back in.
0 2018/09/07 15:45:43
Once the valve body is back in put the new filter in and align it with the grove in the valve body and push it in.
Once the valve body is back in put the new filter in and align it with the grove in the valve body and push it in.
0 2018/09/07 15:47:55
0 2018/09/07 15:47:55
0 2018/09/07 15:47:56
0 2018/09/07 15:47:56
0 2018/09/07 15:47:56