Lucas automactic trans fix?

LudeIOW · Post by **LudeIOW** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 4:37 am

this is exactly what mine was doing

ic be very interested to hear if it helps at all

Post by **paul72** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:23 am

Ok i bit the bullet an have put some gearbox trans fix in but as i was a bit worried i have only put half in . First mile to work didnt seem to make no difference but few miles later it now seems smother an by the time i got to work it seems to have stopped slipping but will update after trip home tonight

lucas · Post by **lucas** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:27 am

Im not sure if I can fix it, but im more than happy to send over a bottle of my fluids

Post by **paul72** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:59 am

Anything that helps wud be good

japcarmaniac · Post by **japcarmaniac** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:12 pm

paul72 wrote:Yeah ive changed fluid but it still hesitates from 2nd to 3rd for about 2secs an it revs high while its doing it so thought maybe seals or something going

lock up the torque converter clutch using a switch to the solenoid signal wire from ecu. you will be able to shift manually with the autobox and shouldnt slip at all. feels better cos the transmission is no longer using the torque convertor to transfer power to the wheels. if its still slipping then probably more serious problem

Post by **paul72** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:39 pm

Well for some reason its alot better lately and if its cold gearbox changes perfect an does not slip , is this because oil is thicker wen its colder

japcarmaniac · Post by **japcarmaniac** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:51 pm

paul72 wrote:Well for some reason its alot better lately and if its cold gearbox changes perfect an does not slip , is this because oil is thicker wen its colder

probably. when the torque converter is not fully locked, partial lock or whatever then that's when heat is generated and changing the properties of the oil. if your torque converter is slipping allot then it could be getting really hot after some driving. try the lockup mod. just switch it off when you dont want it and see if the problem returns. i take it you have removed the solenoids and cleaned the screens in them?

Post by **paul72** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 7:25 am

Yeah i even replaced solenoids just incase it was that. So wat wire is it an how do i wire switch up cheers

japcarmaniac · Post by **japcarmaniac** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 5:13 pm

Check your service manual for a diagram and find the torque convertor lock up signal and wire a switch to it so the solenoids get earthed when you turn it on, locking up the clutch. I'm toying with the idea of installing the manual version of my civics ecu and controlling the lock up with a switch that's normaly closed and press it to change gear and release again to prevent wearing it out. Not sure if your ludes tcu is seperate or in the ecu.