Tranny is dieing, advice?, threw a code (42) speed sensor Options

[jcbass7]

UPDATE

This thread started as my speedometer issues thread. now its changed over to tranny issues in general. I think i need a new tranny.

Issues
-Seals leak even when brand new
-Speedo gear dead
-Rough Shifting
-Metallic noise when in neutral (goes away when i push in the clutch)

what do you all think???









Ok so it worked fine.. and then started working less.. (on and off) and now just doesn't work at all.. not one bit.. I thought maybe the plug was loose, but checked that and its fine..

where is the sensor in the tranny? maybe i need to check that end of the wiring..

any ideas? i'm tired of my mileage not getting logged...

This post has been edited by jcbass7: Feb 11, 2007 - 10:29 PM

[lagos]

Ok so i think i need a new transmission...


-seals leak
-speedo gear dead
-rough shifting
-noises when in idle (neutral)


i think she is in need of a rebuild of replacement. I think i'm gonna replace her if i determine i need to... any ideas?

this is exactly how the s54 gets a bar rep. ITS NOT YOUR TRANSMISSION.

axle seals leak= old seals or incorrect installation of new ones
speedo dead = 90% of the time, this is a wiring problem.
rough shifting = check your clutch pedal adjustment. if its incorrect, it will make shifting harder.
noise that goes away when you push the clutch in= very common. this is normally caused by 1 of 2 things. check the passengers side axle bracket that bolts to the block. if this is loose it will make the noise you described. if that checks out ok, then the noise is coming from your throw out bearing. do the clutch adjustment, it should fix it. if its still making noise after that, then you probably didnt lube up the throw out bearing correctly when you installed it.

[jcbass7]

Ok so i think i need a new transmission...


-seals leak
-speedo gear dead
-rough shifting
-noises when in idle (neutral)


i think she is in need of a rebuild of replacement. I think i'm gonna replace her if i determine i need to... any ideas?

this is exactly how the s54 gets a bar rep. ITS NOT YOUR TRANSMISSION.

axle seals leak= old seals or incorrect installation of new ones
speedo dead = 90% of the time, this is a wiring problem.
rough shifting = check your clutch pedal adjustment. if its incorrect, it will make shifting harder.
noise that goes away when you push the clutch in= very common. this is normally caused by 1 of 2 things. check the passengers side axle bracket that bolts to the block. if this is loose it will make the noise you described. if that checks out ok, then the noise is coming from your throw out bearing. do the clutch adjustment, it should fix it. if its still making noise after that, then you probably didnt lube up the throw out bearing correctly when you installed it.

Ok well I hope your right..

Ive done axle seals twice.. and ive done them what i beleive to be correct.. twice.

I think the pedal adjustment could be a major cause of those other issues as you stated.

but, the bracket is fine, and this noise occurs while parked so possibly the throw out like you said.

And me being inexperienced, i probably didn't even lube the throwout bearing. or if i did probably not correctly.

The seals still stump me though, am i missing a part or something?




In regards to the speedo, it used to come on and off rapidly as if the gear would catch etc. I have no clue, what wiring issues could it be?

This post has been edited by jcbass7: Feb 9, 2007 - 3:29 PM