Dan KS A4

I have a 1996 2.8L V6 with 119K, mostly highway, miles. Just replaced the tie rod ends myself this weekend. Within 10 minutes of putting the car down and getting it aligned, I drove it around and the it felt as if the transmission was not engaging from a stop. It shifts hard at speed too. Happens more often from a roll than from a stop.

Can't think of anything I could have done to cause it. Could it be anything other than needing a new transmission? Anyone had a tranny rebuild or replaced and know about how much that would run?

Kris Hansen

individual P N R D 4 3 2 lit up? If it is lit up all as one, it is in Limp home mode. If not, I would suggest calling someone that is VERY familiar with Audi Automatic transmissions.

Dan KS A4

I just went out to the car and checked. Each gear lights up individually as I cycle through them. So much for a cheap fix? What about a flush and refill on the trans. fluid?

Kris Hansen

Could be. Is the Check Engine light on?

Dan KS A4

Can't find anything else out of sorts with it. It's starting to sound pricey. Thanks for your help.

Kris Hansen

that is not too bad. Good luck!!

maaliish

It had hard time accelerating from stand still (slipping) and was very rough during shifts.

Took it to the local tranny shop and they found that something inside of it (some little bul**** thing) had to be replaced. I know its not much help, cause I can not recall what exactly was broken, but tranny was not rebuild nor was it replaced, they simply took it appart and replaced "that" little thing. Most of the cost was for labor and the total came out to 700CAD (450USD), but keep in mind that it is for a Cavalier.

Hope this helped, or atleast gave you some peace of mind.