# \#transmissions

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/transmissions/3061.md

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## ['04 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L Hard, Lurching Shift into 3rd Gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-hyundai-santa-fe-3-5l-hard-lurching-shift-into-3rd-gear/82821)

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**Author:** [@Meteorologist87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meteorologist87)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-hyundai-santa-fe-3-5l-hard-lurching-shift-into-3rd-gear/82821 "2026-03-07T04:55:53Z")

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Here's the backstory, For the past 3 months, upon shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, the car lurches forward in a hard shift. Sometimes, it is nothing more than a benign "clunk", and other times it is violent, as if hittin…

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## [Lesabre tranny issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lesabre-tranny-issues/205208)

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**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lesabre-tranny-issues/205208 "2026-03-01T14:16:08Z")

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The old winter car 98 Lesabre has been acting up recently. Monday when a few miles from home it started going between gears upshifting and downshifting and giving a decent clunk when starting from a dead stop, Checked t…

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## [2014 Nissan Rogue - Help - How do I find a place to help with my transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-help-how-do-i-find-a-place-to-help-with-my-transmission/201452)

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**Author:** [@JeffreyDohl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffreyDohl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-help-how-do-i-find-a-place-to-help-with-my-transmission/201452 "2025-08-13T16:17:52Z")

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Transmission and installation

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## [1994 ford ranger 5 speed manual v6 3.0 gearbox plug washer size?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-5-speed-manual-v6-3-0-gearbox-plug-washer-size/201260)

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**Author:** [@Personalmine33\_183556](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Personalmine33_183556)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-5-speed-manual-v6-3-0-gearbox-plug-washer-size/201260 "2025-08-04T02:43:52Z")

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i have a old ford that the transmission leaked since i bought it and i just went on a 200 mile drive and when i stopped it was dripping fluid like crazy. well i checked at home and it wasn’t perfectly level but close eno…

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## [Sputtering in drive: 2001 Ford Ranger V6 3.0 Automatic Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-in-drive-2001-ford-ranger-v6-3-0-automatic-transmission/201239)

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**Author:** [@TannerR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TannerR)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-in-drive-2001-ford-ranger-v6-3-0-automatic-transmission/201239 "2025-08-03T13:06:34Z")

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I recently acquired a 2001 Ford Ranger and put a 3.0 V6 Engine (not transmission) from a 2006 Ranger in it. Once everything was plugged up, i replaced the air filter, fuel pump, coil pack, plugs, plug wires, battery, fue…

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## [2016 Hyundai Tucson - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-transmission-issues/201154)

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**Author:** [@dpalomares](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpalomares)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-transmission-issues/201154 "2025-07-27T15:36:37Z")

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transmission is not shifting well in low speeds has a lag and a wabble when pressing on the gas peddle

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## [Fix Transmission or Cut Bait](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-transmission-or-cut-bait/188747)

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**Author:** [@Katmoth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katmoth)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-transmission-or-cut-bait/188747 "2025-07-17T20:48:17Z")

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I am looking for advice - I have a lemon of 2019 Traverse - that was in the shop 3 months last year with electrical issues - last week it’s transmission seized. The transmissionr seized several thousand miles over warra…

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## [Camry 2007 Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2007-transmission-issue/200530)

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**Author:** [@mwbadawy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwbadawy)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2007-transmission-issue/200530 "2025-06-04T16:54:46Z")

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Hey everyone, I’ve got a 2007 Camry XLE with 117k miles. Since I bought it two years ago (at 107k), it’s always had a slightly rough or delayed shift into 3rd gear — mainly noticeable when the engine is cold or if I don…

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## [The Check Engine Light is On, What Should I Do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-check-engine-light-is-on-what-should-i-do/200472)

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**Author:** [@liusijia\_193769](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liusijia_193769)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-check-engine-light-is-on-what-should-i-do/200472 "2025-05-30T00:49:29Z")

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Hi everyone, I drive a 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, and today the check engine light came on while driving under normal conditions in the city. The car still drives smoothly — no rough idling, no loss of power, no unus…

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## [2003 Ford F-150 - Help - Problem after fluid change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-help-problem-after-fluid-change/200065)

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**Author:** [@Ken48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken48)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-help-problem-after-fluid-change/200065 "2025-05-04T14:40:35Z")

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After changing transmission on 2003 f150 5.4 the truck goes into limp mode when I drive in neutral it revs up normal

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## [Exhaust/Oil-like fume smell in cab after new transmission fluid and filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-oil-like-fume-smell-in-cab-after-new-transmission-fluid-and-filter/199547)

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**Author:** [@Bostonbruins2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bostonbruins2011)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-oil-like-fume-smell-in-cab-after-new-transmission-fluid-and-filter/199547 "2025-03-20T13:31:41Z")

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Hey everyone, I’m experiencing an odd issue with my 2021 Silverado 1500 5.3 after having the transmission fluid replaced along with a new filter. Ever since the service, and the truck is idling with the A/C or heat on, …

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## [2012 Chevrolet Impala - After new trans some issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-impala-after-new-trans-some-issues/199534)

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**Author:** [@crazyimpala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crazyimpala)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-impala-after-new-trans-some-issues/199534 "2025-03-19T17:01:44Z")

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had a transmission but in my 2012 chevy impala. when I got it back from the mechanic shop, I drove it for a day an half and it shut off with me driving down the road. Now it won’t crank back up? Any suggestions what it m…

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## [Is this a transmission problem that I can fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-transmission-problem-that-i-can-fix/199025)

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**Author:** [@tjmaurer999\_181643](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjmaurer999_181643)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-transmission-problem-that-i-can-fix/199025 "2025-02-08T14:01:44Z")

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I have a 2008 Honda Accord 4cyl with 130K miles on on it. It has been very reliable. Lately it has been make a strange SLIGHT revving sound right when I accelerate from a stop. It seems like it only happens right before …

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## [Should I change Transmission Fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-transmission-fluid/198663)

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**Author:** [@Davidgonzalez542\_192457](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davidgonzalez542_192457)\
**Replies:** 63\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-transmission-fluid/198663 "2025-02-05T19:23:50Z")

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I have a 2016 Camry Se (2.5 L engine) with 59k miles. I bought it 8 months ago with 45k miles on it. I heard some cars you can check the transmission fluid but on mine it’s sealed. Should I consider changing if i want to…

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## [Botched Transmission Installation Destroys Engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/botched-transmission-installation-destroys-engine/198766)

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**Author:** [@cindy\_3508](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cindy_3508)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/botched-transmission-installation-destroys-engine/198766 "2025-01-23T20:35:52Z")

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I wanted to buy a used handicap van for my elderly mother. I found a 2009 Town and Country (BraunAbility) that was well-maintained (great service records) and only had 84,000 miles. I took it to a large, professional aut…

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## [2017 Lexus RX 350 - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-transmission-issues/198741)

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**Author:** [@mawijim69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mawijim69)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-transmission-issues/198741 "2025-01-21T14:42:17Z")

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How would i know if transmission

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## [2018 Toyota Highlander - Unhappy with used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-highlander-unhappy-with-used-car/198699)

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**Author:** [@missionman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missionman)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-highlander-unhappy-with-used-car/198699 "2025-01-17T23:28:23Z")

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2018 Toyota Highlander Limited we just bought from Corwin Toyota in Colorado Springs. The car is currently there getting fixed and serviced for lurching forward issues on gas pedal is pressed. it also happens on slowing …

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## [Louder sound on Honda CRV 1997 RD1 2.0L L4 SOHC 16 valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/louder-sound-on-honda-crv-1997-rd1-2-0l-l4-sohc-16-valves/198624)

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**Author:** [@kg5ovdofx\_192420](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kg5ovdofx_192420)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/louder-sound-on-honda-crv-1997-rd1-2-0l-l4-sohc-16-valves/198624 "2025-01-08T22:51:10Z")

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Originally more silent, after being opened up and the head gasket changed, the engine sounds like a muffled tractor - think race car, just not as loud; with the occasional added sound like an electric fan, of the pulleys…

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## [2013 Dodge Journey 4-Cylinder shifting issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-journey-4-cylinder-shifting-issue/191664)

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**Author:** [@meltonman2022\_185994](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meltonman2022_185994)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-journey-4-cylinder-shifting-issue/191664 "2024-12-17T14:13:15Z")

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Hello, I have a 2013 Dodge Journey. It drives well. No issues. No engine codes. But when you are going uphil, the car seems to jerk or get jumpy. Like it’s struggling. It is an automatic transmission, but if I use the …

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## [Is there a true fix/s for the 10R80 transmission? Or do the updates extend it it 1k miles before it grenads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-true-fix-s-for-the-10r80-transmission-or-do-the-updates-extend-it-it-1k-miles-before-it-grenads/198252)

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**Author:** [@mtnbikerva1\_191890](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mtnbikerva1_191890)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-true-fix-s-for-the-10r80-transmission-or-do-the-updates-extend-it-it-1k-miles-before-it-grenads/198252 "2024-12-04T19:19:38Z")

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Any of you know what happened with the class action lawsuit on the 10R80? Do the updates make the trans last 200,000 miles or more, or 1,000 miles before the self destruct ? It seems very odd to me that Ford and Chevy …

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## [P0711 Code: Can engine coolant thermostat issues cause this transmission coolant error?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0711-code-can-engine-coolant-thermostat-issues-cause-this-transmission-coolant-error/198034)

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**Author:** [@OSR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OSR)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0711-code-can-engine-coolant-thermostat-issues-cause-this-transmission-coolant-error/198034 "2024-11-14T18:30:37Z")

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I had what I thought were two issues going on simultaneously with my 2015 Yukon Denali. First, I got a check engine light and my scanner showed a P0711 code, which had something to do with the transmission temperature. …

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## [Help identify wiring and relay 2006 2.0 cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-identify-wiring-and-relay-2006-2-0-cruiser/198023)

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**Author:** [@undeadexil3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/undeadexil3)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-identify-wiring-and-relay-2006-2-0-cruiser/198023 "2024-11-14T15:31:02Z")

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I’m looking to identify these wires from the 2 replays and also a wiring (i know one is ground but to where?) from by the brakes. Thanks! i can only post one pic ig cuz I’m new. I’ll try to post more or just email me ! s…

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## [2008 Ford Explorer P1700](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205)

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**Author:** [@Evanh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evanh)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205 "2024-10-27T06:14:01Z")

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2008 ford explorer with 5r55s. Was having shifting issues and got code p1700 and p0743. I changed the filter and fluid as well as the shift solenoid pack. The only code i have now is p1700. Also now if im in D it will no…

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## [2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2.2L transmission slip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-oldsmobile-alero-gl-2-2l-transmission-slip/197589)

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**Author:** [@Wonkradar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wonkradar)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-oldsmobile-alero-gl-2-2l-transmission-slip/197589 "2024-10-13T22:33:43Z")

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I just bought a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero with over 245k miles on it for super cheap, fully aware that it would have issues. It was owned previously by a driving school that did keep up with maintenance, it’s in really good …

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## [Please help, crank no start 2006 nissan altima 2.5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-crank-no-start-2006-nissan-altima-2-5/197535)

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**Author:** [@vkim684269](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vkim684269)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-crank-no-start-2006-nissan-altima-2-5/197535 "2024-10-08T20:21:29Z")

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Hello car genius people!!! So I have a 2006 nissan altima that has transmission slipping. I was driving then all of a sudden the car lost power slowly and eventually shut off. The previous owner told me that when the car…

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## [2016 Dodge Journey - Big problems after new Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-journey-big-problems-after-new-transmission/197425)

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**Author:** [@Hctupuola247](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hctupuola247)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-journey-big-problems-after-new-transmission/197425 "2024-09-29T20:34:24Z")

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I swapped transmissions an now I have a no crank no start issue

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## [2019 Honda Ridgeline - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-ridgeline-transmission-issues/195317)

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**Author:** [@ddrow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ddrow)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-ridgeline-transmission-issues/195317 "2024-08-03T02:21:37Z")

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2019 Honda Ridgeline very rough shifting 5th and 6th gear. We have had it to the dealer a couple of times, and they have completed the software update which did not help Service Tech drove the vehicle and noticed the iss…

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## [2017 Nissan Rogue - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-transmission-issues/195440)

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**Author:** [@phedley52\_190743](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phedley52_190743)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-transmission-issues/195440 "2024-07-26T04:06:32Z")

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transmission not shifting to overdrive, no engine breaking and no brake hold

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## [Mitsubishi Galant 6A13 gearbox swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-galant-6a13-gearbox-swap/195118)

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**Author:** [@kevin290901\_181211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin290901_181211)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 9:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-galant-6a13-gearbox-swap/195118 "2024-06-14T09:06:17Z")

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So I’ve had my project Mitsubishi Galant for a while now. It has a 2.5 V6 (6A13 engine with a 5 speed manual) and it turns out, as I feared, that I’m in need of a new gearbox but I’m having an extremely hard time finding…

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## [2011 Subaru Forester - Shifter issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester-shifter-issues/194897)

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**Author:** [@bobbeville](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobbeville)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester-shifter-issues/194897 "2024-05-14T00:43:00Z")

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automatic shifts into all positions but will not go back into park with out the help of the override button.

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