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hi guys, it started happening today, my 94 camry started to jerk whenever it shifts gear, i put the car in drive and when the car starts to go through the gears every time it changes gear the car jerks, but it doesnt happen when im slowing down, my friend told me it's probably the transmission mount going bad, anybody have any thoughts? also if it is the tranny mounts, how much can i expect to pay to get it fixed?
Not that I'd be able to diagnose but I think you need to clarify "jerk". Do you mean hard or harsh engagement or a shift delay then it shifts? Or do you mean the engine seems to rock when the car shifts? If you apply gas and then let off, then on again do you feel the same jerk.
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1995 Camry Wagon LE. 2.2 4cyl, 5S-FE, Auto, 187K
like as the engine changes gear the whole car kinda lags a little behind then jerks forward so i feel a "violent" push, it only happens when the car changes gear once the gear is changed the ride is smooth again
I had a problem with my transmission once. Whenever I come to a dead stop, I would have to shift into L in order to get normal acceleration. Otherwise, the car would just start out in 2nd... So I ended up getting the AT switched out to a new one.
Sounds like your shift solenoids may be sticking. When was the last time you changed your trans fluid? If it's shift solenoids then you will have to remove the oil pan to test/replace. There is a product I have used that has worked for trans slipping. Look on web for "Transmatic" additive. It's about $30, but cheap when comparing other trans choices. I would order it then change the trans fluid and add the additive with the refill.
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1995 Camry Wagon LE. 2.2 4cyl, 5S-FE, Auto, 187K
my tranny seems to be slipping cause my rpm will go up high but the car will lag behind, then it jerks forward and picks up speed...what could cause that?
seems like the geras are slipping...id go change the trans fluid and filter and make sure there are no metal pieces in the pan. And hopefully an additive can help the gears mesh together porperly
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i changed the trans fluid and filter and gaskets today and the problem still persists, what kind of additive would help the gears mesh together properly?
It sounds like you have delayed shifting since when it does shift, it is harsh. Any codes being thrown? what engine? I4 or V6? year is 94? When it revs up between shifts, how high? Is the revving erratic or always at a consistent RPM when it does shift? Are the shifts from 1-2 and 2-3 both harsh? The more detailed and accurate info, the better the diagnosis. It could be either the throttle pressure cable going into the trans is misadjusted or broken, or if you have the trans with the solenoid controlled throttle pressure, that solenoid may be bad. A cable that has a broken ferrule near the end where it enters the trans can cause this. It could also be other things in the trans too of course such as a leaking gasket or valve body, or the pressure reg valve in the valve body is sticking and causing too high a pressure.
i would never use additives as all of them have been known to cause air pockets/bubbles in gear oil/fluids ....
Venom, I usually do not advocate additives, either engine or trans oil to fix problems. I don't even support oil additives for oil leaks. But my suggestion is based on using the Transmatic additive for slippage myself on two separate vehicles, an 85 Cressida and a 92 Mazda. Both times the slippage and shift problems were cured with nothing more than the additive. I don't think it was a coincidence and both vehicles are still on the road.
Transmissions are so expensive to repair/replace for most people and the trans shops routinely seem to say nothing more than, "you need a rebuild" for any problem, that for $30 for slippage problems it is really not a huge risk and will not harm the trans.
I have no connection with the product except using it.
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1995 Camry Wagon LE. 2.2 4cyl, 5S-FE, Auto, 187K
my tranny seems to be slipping cause my rpm will go up high but the car will lag behind, then it jerks forward and picks up speed...what could cause that?
The exact same thing was happening to me. It turned out that one of my cylinders wasnt firing, due to a bad spark plug. But it feels like a slipping clutch, right? Like the car has a vibration to it?
It sounds like you have delayed shifting since when it does shift, it is harsh. Any codes being thrown? what engine? I4 or V6? year is 94? When it revs up between shifts, how high? Is the revving erratic or always at a consistent RPM when it does shift? Are the shifts from 1-2 and 2-3 both harsh? The more detailed and accurate info, the better the diagnosis. It could be either the throttle pressure cable going into the trans is misadjusted or broken, or if you have the trans with the solenoid controlled throttle pressure, that solenoid may be bad. A cable that has a broken ferrule near the end where it enters the trans can cause this. It could also be other things in the trans too of course such as a leaking gasket or valve body, or the pressure reg valve in the valve body is sticking and causing too high a pressure.
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i have a I4, and the car shifts around 3000rpm, it's harsh only going from 1-2, from 2-3 it's much smoother, and N35QU!K i've never thought of that...i'll probably go back to the mechanic to see if he can check all 4 cylinders...but if a cylinder is dead shouldnt the RPM be very erratic? my RPM is very consistent
i have a I4, and the car shifts around 3000rpm, it's harsh only going from 1-2, from 2-3 it's much smoother, and N35QU!K i've never thought of that...i'll probably go back to the mechanic to see if he can check all 4 cylinders...but if a cylinder is dead shouldnt the RPM be very erratic? my RPM is very consistent
When the cylinder wasn't firing, the RPM would never go above 2,000, and as I mentioned earlier, it felt like a slipping clutch. I thought it was the transmission, but the "gurgling" as I called it was fixed after we replaced all the spark plugs. But my transmission was already having problems going into 1st on its own, so we just replaced it. Lucky me, my girlfriend's dad is a mechanic
As for the 1st to 2nd, I know I get al ittle bump when my car shifts from 1 to 2, but I'm guessing yours is far more noticeable.
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