Auto Tranny Question
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Vehicle: 1997 Hyundai Tiburon FX - now 2006 Infiniti M35 Sport
I had the same problem, '97 model, and there was a service bulletin for replacing the auto TCU.
It could be the same problem, but I think hyundai fixed it after the early models.
It could be the same problem, but I think hyundai fixed it after the early models.
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From: Charlotte, NC
Vehicle: 2K Tib
Well as of now i am fully expecting to be re-installing my stock TB and seeing if i still have the problem.
If the problem goes away i will be in line for the SR BBTB with CC
If the problem goes away i will be in line for the SR BBTB with CC
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Well, my problem was fixed.
It was a speed sensor. Basically, the ECU couldn't tell how fast the car was going so it shifted the A/T into the safest lowest gear to cause the car to slow down.
Total time to fix and test: 1.5 hours.
It took the techs all but 10 minutes to hook it up to the computer for the error code.
Warranty item.
It was a speed sensor. Basically, the ECU couldn't tell how fast the car was going so it shifted the A/T into the safest lowest gear to cause the car to slow down.
Total time to fix and test: 1.5 hours.
It took the techs all but 10 minutes to hook it up to the computer for the error code.
Warranty item.
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TiburonGuy99:
my tiburon did that too i saw the rpm's rising and i just hit the break then it went into the right gear i was like wtf?? and kept going i didn't have to stop.
Since you car is still under warranty take it in and have it checked. If it's the same problem it shouldn't take more than 2 hours.
my tiburon did that too i saw the rpm's rising and i just hit the break then it went into the right gear i was like wtf?? and kept going i didn't have to stop.
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well since i'm the 2nd owner the warranty stopped at 60K i got 65K on it
Wow, that's a lot of miles. Well I know it will be between $70 and $90 just to hook the computer up to your car to check any error codes. Figure 2 hours of labor to replace the part, (if it's what I think it is), at $55 to $70 per hour and whatever the part cost.
well since i'm the 2nd owner the warranty stopped at 60K i got 65K on it
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From: Charlotte, NC
Vehicle: 2K Tib
I installed the factory TB now everything is back to normal. Any ideas as to what is wrong with this BBTB on my tib? otherwise it is really nice looking 62.5mm so if anyone else is interested in trying it i am selling it for $200 + shipping I paid $250.
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TiburonGuy99:
well since i'm the 2nd owner the warranty stopped at 60K i got 65K on it
That's not a lot of miles for living here in Texas. My wife and I both drive 99 elantras and each one has nearly 82,000 miles on them with no problems.well since i'm the 2nd owner the warranty stopped at 60K i got 65K on it
TiburonGuy99 your local Autozone (if they have them in Lubbock)will run the code for you for free. They most likely won't have the part you need but you can get that from the dealer or St. Charles Automotive.
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Vehicle: 99 Tib
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]That's not a lot of miles for living here in Texas. My wife and I both drive 99 elantras and each one has nearly 82,000 miles on them with no problems.
TiburonGuy99 your local Autozone (if they have them in Lubbock)will run the code for you for free. They most likely won't have the part you need but you can get that from the dealer or St. Charles Automotive.[/QB]
yes we have an autozone we have everything but a pep boys(darn no apc crap for me) here in lubbock I'm going to take it by there.
]That's not a lot of miles for living here in Texas. My wife and I both drive 99 elantras and each one has nearly 82,000 miles on them with no problems.
TiburonGuy99 your local Autozone (if they have them in Lubbock)will run the code for you for free. They most likely won't have the part you need but you can get that from the dealer or St. Charles Automotive.[/QB]