Help ? Trans ? RPMs up/ down ? "Whining noise"

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05-29-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nitehawkjcb

Check the fluid. If it's low, the whining could come from that. If it's not low, fluid looks good, then you're gonna need a rebuild sooner rather than later.

Fluid is just where it should be, not burned, looks good... So, hope it's "Just" the selenoid.. Thanks for the help...mjclemm..

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05-29-2013, 05:10 PM

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It sounds to me like you lost 4th gear/ OD...3100 RPM at 65MPH is about where you would be in 3rd gear. You may be looking at a tranny rebuild.

How many miles are on the car?

"67,000". She doesn't drive it that much.... I just happen to drive it the other day on the highway, (she never drives on the highway, no speeds over 50mph) so maybe that's why she said she never heard the engine /trans do that before. Car drives GREAT under 55 (unless it needs the OD). DAMN ! Thanks for the help... Mjclemm..

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05-29-2013, 05:15 PM

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It sounds to me like the torque converter isn't locking up in OD. If you can, have the history data from the PCM read (Tech II or equivalent scanner) and look for a P0742 code. This would indicate a faulty TC solenoid which is a common cause for the problem you have.

I will look into that ASAP... Is that a hard part to replace or strictly a pro mechanic job ? Thanks for the input n help, I'll let you know what I find.... Thanks again, mjclemm...

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05-30-2013, 09:27 AM

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I will look into that ASAP... Is that a hard part to replace or strictly a pro mechanic job ? Thanks for the input n help, I'll let you know what I find.... Thanks again, mjclemm...

If it is the problem, it requires lowering the cradle so you can remove the side cover. Hopefully the code has been set and it is the solenoid. If not then (being it is an '01) it might be the dreaded spline shearing of the 4th gear hub.

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05-30-2013, 09:32 AM

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Fluid is just where it should be, not burned, looks good... So, hope it's "Just" the selenoid.. Thanks for the help...mjclemm..

No problem. Unfortunately, when there is whining involved, it's not likely a solenoid. Hoping for the best.

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05-31-2013, 12:17 AM

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No problem. Unfortunately, when there is whining involved, it's not likely a solenoid. Hoping for the best.

In a way I am happy this is happening....lol.... I want to get a Camaro or GTO..... This might be my chance !....

Still looking into what it is... Just blows my mind that it drives absolutly PERFECT around town.. (As I said, she NEVER drives highway, so this would not have happened to her). But I'm glad I drove it to notice there is an issue before we had to drive it on the highway...