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What are the symptoms of a damaged automatic transmission control module?

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JasmineLee

07/28/25 10:09pm

Damage to the transmission control module can cause difficulties in shifting gears, gear slippage, and gear lock-up. Difficulties in shifting gears: This applies to manual transmission models. Drivers typically press the brake and clutch pedals before shifting gears. If they find that after engaging first gear, pressing the clutch does not allow shifting, whether upshifting or downshifting becomes difficult. Gear slippage: The transmission gears may slip automatically, causing the car to spontaneously jump out of the drive gear into neutral. In such cases, it is essential to visit a 4S shop for repairs promptly. Gear lock-up: The transmission enters a protective mode. After a fault occurs, the control module can detect it. The more advanced the vehicle, the stronger the detection capability of the control module. In this scenario, the module locks the transmission in third or fourth gear to alert the driver to seek repairs. Precautions for maintaining a car's transmission: Adhere to the recommended intervals for changing automatic transmission fluid. Under normal operating conditions, transmission fluid typically works at around 120 degrees Celsius, demanding high-quality fluid that must remain clean. Use dynamic fluid replacement with specialized transmission cleaning equipment. During the transmission's operation, the old fluid is thoroughly circulated and completely drained before adding new transmission fluid, achieving a fluid replacement rate of over 90% and ensuring optimal results.

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McWalker

08/12/25 1:38am

When the automatic transmission control module fails, driving can exhibit many strange behaviors. The most common symptom is extremely sluggish shifting - it takes forever to reluctantly upshift or downshift, like using a laggy smartphone. Some vehicles may inexplicably get stuck in a gear (like 3rd), refusing to shift no matter how hard you press the accelerator, usually accompanied by the transmission warning light illuminating yellow on the dashboard. In severe cases, you might not even engage reverse gear, or the vehicle may refuse to start entirely. I once encountered a car that made loud clunking noises during stationary gear changes with violent jerking sensations, as if being kicked - the scanner revealed a faulty TCU. Don't ignore such issues; tow it for repairs immediately to prevent collateral damage to transmission gears.

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