neanderthal Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Hey guys I have had my 92 sc400 for a little while now, and now I am having a drivetrain issue. It started as trouble getting the tranny to downshift when I stepped on the throttle. Sometimes it would happen and other times no. As the problem got worse, it would eventually never shift down after it had upshifted from accelerating from a stop. I couldn't even get it to change to a lower gear even if i slid the gearshift to a lower gear manually. Finally, on a road trip, the car started to slow. When I got on the throttle, it behaved as if it were in neutral. The engine would rev, but no power to the wheels. So that is the story now. I can start the car, put it in gear, and nothing. Sometimes the car will lean forward a little, like it is trying to move (or move a tiny bit backwards, if it is in reverse), and make a little sound from the tranny. Sort of like something is partially engaged, or trying to engage. I have good experience with manual trans, but i've never messed with an automatic I am some experience with auto mechanics, but I'm no expert Any advice would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCargile Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hey guys I have had my 92 sc400 for a little while now, and now I am having a drivetrain issue. It started as trouble getting the tranny to downshift when I stepped on the throttle. Sometimes it would happen and other times no. As the problem got worse, it would eventually never shift down after it had upshifted from accelerating from a stop. I couldn't even get it to change to a lower gear even if i slid the gearshift to a lower gear manually.Finally, on a road trip, the car started to slow. When I got on the throttle, it behaved as if it were in neutral. The engine would rev, but no power to the wheels. So that is the story now. I can start the car, put it in gear, and nothing. Sometimes the car will lean forward a little, like it is trying to move (or move a tiny bit backwards, if it is in reverse), and make a little sound from the tranny. Sort of like something is partially engaged, or trying to engage. I have good experience with manual trans, but i've never messed with an automatic I am some experience with auto mechanics, but I'm no expert Any advice would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCargile Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Did you resolve this tranny problem? I suppose you checked your fluid. This sounds like a grossly low fluid level problem. Perhaps a clogged filter screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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