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revs slightly fluctuate up n down
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The issue is the revs slightly fluctuate up n down.
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So like you, I have replaced 'logical' items systematically.
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Replace transmission fluid and maybe the levels not right
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Did they replace the transmission fluid and maybe the levels not right?
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They replaced the MAF sensor thinking it was that, but didn't fix it.
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Hello.
I have owned my 1999 996 coupe for 5 years. I've just spent over $5k having a few things fixed by a porsche specialist I always use. They now tell me that my transmission needs to be rebuilt. Which they don't do.
Does anyone know what this might cost & if someone in Qld can do it ?
The issue is the revs slightly fluctuate up n down. They have replaced the MAF sensor & a few other things & say a rebuild is probably whats needed.
thanks.
Rod C: Wow $1k I need to get myself 1 of those. I will start to do some looking.
P-Kay, Yes when you are going down the hi way at 80km the revs slowly hum up n down just slightly. I use the guys at T&D automotive in Brisbane. I find them excellent, honest and reliable, its just that transmissions are not there thing.
The words 'probably' and 'transmission rebuild' in the same sentence suggests further investigation / second opinions are needed.!
Wasn't these recently a thread regarding the durability of these transmissions and how how good they really are..? Not a very helpful post I know, but throwing thousands at a 'probably' is potentially reckless..
Definitely suggest second opinion.
Did the issue only arise since other works were done?
Did they replace the transmission fluid and maybe the levels not right?
The issue has been there for 6 months.
They replaced the MAF sensor thinking it was that, but didn't fix it. Then in between I got the drive light and 4th gear light started flashing which was a $5k solenoid repair. That's now fixed. But the rev issues still needs to be sorted.
This is something mine has recently developed and PCB told me the oxygen sensors were throwing codes. So like you, I have replaced 'logical' items systematically. I obviously started with the o2 sensors and I have progressed through the maf along with the tps. I am not convinced it is the tranny, but am now leading towards a possible vacuum leak. Once I get my SC back, I will pass it onto my mechanic and hopefully his dyno and professional diagnostic tools (rather than my cheap code reader) can pinpoint the problem
Good luck buddy and do keep us informed how you go...
5K already shite! I'd be getting it to PCB and then also 2 reputable auto trans specialists (just coz they aint PCar specialists dont mean they dont know most trannies) for diagnosis and quotes. cost nothing for that. and see what the common thread they come up with is
Further to this: Mine has just been diagnosed with the transmission, specifically torque converter and rather than purchasing a second hand unknown. I have opted to rebuild the current. Merry Christmas
Really . Are you in Brisbane ? Because I need to find somewhere to get a 2nd opinion and have been too busy to do anything about it. Have you had a quote yet too ? Thx
