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Articles about automatic transmissions, power steering and the TSS brand: which part to choose, how it works and where to get it.
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TSS editorial team · · 10 min read
What transmission does my Mazda have? Mazda3, CX-5
A model-and-year table of Mazda automatics in Mexico (4- and 5-speed, SKYACTIV-Drive and Aisin), whether any has a CVT, what P0894 means, where the transmission module is and common problems.
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TSS editorial team · · 9 min read
Power steering pump: failure symptoms, noise and causes
Heavy steering, whine when turning, foam in the reservoir or leaks: how to tell if the power steering pump is failing, why it fails, how to bleed the system and which pump your car takes.
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TSS editorial team · · 6 min read
Renault and Peugeot DP0 / AL4 transmission problems
Problems with the DP0 (Renault) and AL4 (Peugeot) automatic: "gearbox fault", stuck in 3rd, harsh shifts, no drive when hot, codes P0706 and P0841 and what to check first.
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TSS editorial team · · 7 min read
Aveo and Optra automatic transmission problems
Chevrolet Aveo and Optra automatic transmission problems: no 4th gear, a flashing HOLD light, slipping into neutral, no reverse or no crank, their codes and what to check first.
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TSS editorial team · · 9 min read
What transmission does my Hyundai or Kia have?
Which automatic transmission each Hyundai and Kia sold in Mexico has by model and year, how to confirm yours, what problems Hyundai and Kia documented and what fluid it takes.
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TSS editorial team · · 12 min read
GM 6T40 transmission and TCM problems: Cruze, Trax
Which Chevrolet and Buick models in Mexico have GM's 6T40 family, how to tell Gen 1, 2 and 3 apart, what to check before replacing the TCM, why reverse fails, which codes it sets, what fluid it takes and which TSS parts are replaced.
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TSS editorial team · · 11 min read
What transmission does my Toyota have? By model
Which automatic transmission each Toyota sold in Mexico has by model and year, how to confirm yours, which problems Toyota documented and what fluid it takes.
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TSS editorial team · · 12 min read
Ford 6F35 transmission problems: Escape and Fusion
Which Escape, Fusion, Edge and Lincoln models in Mexico have Ford's 6F35, how to tell Gen 1 from Gen 2, why it leaks on the left side, why it bangs into reverse, what P07A9 means, which recalls there were, what fluid it takes and which TSS parts are replaced.
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TSS editorial team · · 10 min read
45RFE and 545RFE problems: Ram, Durango, Grand Cherokee
Which Ram, Durango, Grand Cherokee, Commander and Dakota models in Mexico have Chrysler's RFE family, how to tell it from the 42RLE, the NAG1 and the 8-speed, why it gets stuck in third, what to check before replacing the solenoid pack, which codes it sets, what fluid it takes and which TSS parts are replaced.
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TSS editorial team · · 8 min read
Jeep Compass, Patriot, Caliber and Lancer CVT problems
Which Jeep, Dodge and Mitsubishi models have the CVT that Chrysler calls CVT2 and Mitsubishi F1CJA, how to tell it apart, why it overheats, whines or won't move according to the carmakers' documents, its codes, its fluid and the TSS parts that get replaced.
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TSS editorial team · · 8 min read
Transmission solenoid: symptoms, testing and repair
The types of transmission solenoids, the symptoms each one causes according to the carmakers, which gear your transmission holds in limp mode, how they're tested, why a code isn't always the solenoid, and which TSS solenoid each transmission takes.
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TSS editorial team · · 11 min read
Power steering rack and pump: which one fits your car
How to tell whether your car has hydraulic, electro-hydraulic or electric power steering, which TSS rack or pump fits the Tsuru, Jetta, Chevy, NP300 or Sentra according to the carmakers' parts catalogs, and what they ask for when you install one.
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TSS editorial team · · 11 min read
Chrysler 46RE, 47RE and 42RE transmission problems
Which trucks have the 46RE, 42RE and their siblings, how to tell them apart, which filter each pan takes, which part fails for each symptom per Chrysler, the trouble codes, the fluid they take and which parts get replaced.
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TSS editorial team · · 7 min read
GM 4T65E transmission problems: Impala, Uplander
Which cars have the 4T65E and 4T60E, how to tell them apart, their problems per GM's bulletins and rebuild specialists, what code P1811 means, the fluid they take and which parts get replaced.
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TSS editorial team · · 8 min read
VW DSG transmission: what it is and common problems
What the DSG is and how it differs from a Tiptronic, which cars have it, its problems according to VW and Audi bulletins and recalls, what the mechatronic unit does, the fluid it takes and which parts get replaced.
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TSS editorial team · · 9 min read
Honda transmission problems: Civic, Accord, CR-V
Which automatic each Honda has, what a flashing D means, the problems in Honda's own bulletins and recalls, the trouble codes, the fluid each one takes and which parts get replaced.
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TSS editorial team · · · 10 min read
Ford 4F27E and FNR5 problems: Focus, Fusion, Mazda3
Which cars have the 4F27E (FN4A-EL at Mazda) and its 5-speed version, the FNR5, how to tell them apart, their problems per Ford and Mazda bulletins and rebuild specialists, their codes, the fluid they take and which parts get replaced.
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TSS editorial team · · 10 min read
Nissan RE4F03 transmission problems: Versa, Sentra
Which Versa, Sentra, March and Tsuru automatics have it, why it gets stuck in 3rd, which part usually fails for each symptom, its trouble codes, the fluid each model takes and which parts get replaced.
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TSS editorial team · · 7 min read
Burnt transmission fluid, metal in the pan or water
How to check transmission fluid, what a burnt smell means, which debris on the pan magnet is normal and which isn't, how to tell if water or coolant got in and what manufacturers say to replace in each case.
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TSS editorial team · · 6 min read
How long does an automatic transmission last?
Why no manufacturer gives a mileage number, what they do publish (warranties, maintenance and testing), what shortens a transmission's life, how long a rebuilt one lasts and what a failing transmission sounds like.
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TSS editorial team · · 5 min read
What is Tiptronic? How it differs from CVT and DSG
Tiptronic isn't a transmission: it's the manual mode of an automatic. Where the name comes from, how it works, which Volkswagens have it, how it differs from a CVT and a DSG, and its common problems.
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TSS editorial team · · 7 min read
What do P, R, N, D, L, S and O/D mean on an automatic?
What each letter on an automatic shifter means (P, R, N, D, L, 1, 2, 3, S, B, M), what the O/D OFF and Hold buttons do, when to use them according to each maker's manual and which light signals a fault.
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TSS editorial team · · 9 min read
Why won't my automatic transmission shift? Limp mode
When it's normal for it not to shift, what limp mode is and which gear each transmission holds, whether you can keep driving, which sensors and parts cause it, which codes show up and how it's really reset.
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TSS editorial team · · 10 min read
Why does my automatic transmission slip or shift hard?
What it means when a transmission slips, shifts hard or jerks, why it happens, why it sometimes only fails cold or hot, the known problems of each transmission and what to check before opening it up.
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TSS editorial team · · 13 min read
6R80 transmission problems: F-150, Expedition, Mustang
What the 6R80 is, which Fords and Lincolns have it, why it can suddenly downshift to first or start in fifth, its most documented problems according to Ford and rebuild specialists, its trouble codes and which parts get replaced.
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TSS editorial team · · · 5 min read
TSS Rojo vs Dorado overhaul kits: which one to choose?
What an overhaul kit is, how the TSS Rojo (economy) and TSS Dorado (premium or heavy duty) kits differ, which one suits your vehicle's use and which transmissions have each one.
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TSS editorial team · · 15 min read
41TE & 62TE transmission problems: Caravan, Journey
Which Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models have the 41TE, 62TE and 42RLE, why they get stuck in 2nd or 3rd, their most documented problems according to Chrysler and rebuild specialists, their codes and which parts get replaced.
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TSS editorial team · · 8 min read
VW 01M transmission problems: Jetta, Golf, New Beetle
Which cars have the 01M, why it gets stuck in 3rd, what to check first according to VW and rebuild specialists, its codes, how to check the level without a dipstick and which parts get replaced.
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TSS editorial team · · 9 min read
4R70W transmission problems: F-150, Crown Victoria
Which Fords have the 4R70W and its relatives, its most documented problems according to Ford and rebuild specialists, its trouble codes, which fluid it takes and which parts get replaced.
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TSS editorial team · · 10 min read
5R55E & 5R55W transmission problems: Explorer, Ranger
Which Ford 5R55 you have, its most documented problems according to Ford and rebuild specialists, its trouble codes, which fluid it takes and which parts get replaced.
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TSS editorial team · · · 7 min read
What transmission does my Volkswagen have? By model
Which automatic transmission each Volkswagen sold in Mexico has by model and year, which are Tiptronic and which DSG, how to confirm yours and the fluid it takes.
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TSS editorial team · · · 10 min read
Ford PowerShift (DPS6) problems: symptoms and fixes
The most common Ford PowerShift problems by symptom: clutch shudder, the transmission malfunction message, TCM failure, fault codes, relearn procedures, Ford's US programs and the fluid it takes.
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TSS editorial team · · · 10 min read
Nissan CVT transmission problems: symptoms and fixes
The most common Nissan CVT problems by symptom, what the codes mean (P17F0, P17F1, P0868), the fluid it takes, Nissan's US warranty extensions and what to check before replacing parts.
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TSS editorial team · · · 14 min read
What transmission does my Ford have? By model
Which automatic transmission each Ford sold in Mexico has by model and year, which ones are PowerShift, how to confirm yours, the fluid it takes, and where US versions differ.
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TSS editorial team · · · 11 min read
What transmission does my Chevrolet have? By model
Which automatic transmission each Chevrolet sold in Mexico has by model and year, how to confirm yours with the RPO code, the fluid it takes, and where US versions differ.
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TSS editorial team · · · 10 min read
What transmission does my Nissan have? Model by model
Which automatic transmission each Nissan sold in Mexico has by model and year, which ones are CVTs, how to confirm yours, the fluid it takes, and where US versions differ.
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TSS editorial team · · 13 min read
GM 4L60E transmission problems: symptoms and fixes
What the GM 4L60E transmission is, which vehicles use it, its most common problems by symptom, its trouble codes, the fluid it takes and how to choose the right parts.
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TSS editorial team · · 9 min read
VW 09G transmission problems: symptoms and fixes
What the VW 09G transmission is, which cars use it, its most common problems, how to check it, which fluid it takes and how to choose the right parts.
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TSS editorial team · · 4 min read
AX4N / 4F50N internal harness: failures and fitment
What the AX4N / 4F50N internal harness does, how to tell it's bad, which codes it sets and which version fits your transmission.
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TSS editorial team · · · 8 min read
Transmission TSS sensor: what it is and signs it's bad
What the turbine speed sensor is, how it works, the symptoms when it fails, the codes your scanner shows, and which TSS sensor fits your vehicle.
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TSS editorial team · · · 1 min read
What is TSS Genuine Parts? History and quality
Where the brand comes from, what it sells, what aftermarket means here, and where to buy it in Mexico and the United States.
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