97 Accent A/T issues
Alright, I will try to make this quick. I have a 1997 Hyundai Accent
GL with an automatic tranny. First off, just as a reference, (because I have no owner's manual), should the tranny fluid be checked with the car running in park or what? And, is it bad for the tranny if the fluid is too high (too much?). But just wondering, because I am having a problem shifting out of park. When I start the car, whether it is cold, or had been running for a long time, at least half the time, it WILL NOT shift out of park. It is just locked in, and you can rev the engine, hold the brake, put on the E-brake or anything, but it won't come out, you just have to give it a minute. Anybody know what this could be? But, before this started happening, I had a different problem with park. I would pull into a parking spot or my garage, and put the car into park. Then I would take my foot off the brake, and like above, about half the time, it would pop right out of park (or being locked), and want to roll in a direction as if it was in neutral. So if anybody has any ideas of what could fix it, email me or respond, and if you have had this issue, then definately let me know. Thank you John |
Re: 97 Accent A/T issues
On 16 Jan 2004 13:01:34 -0800, bigdaddy@93xrocks.com (John Reuter)
wrote: >Alright, I will try to make this quick. I have a 1997 Hyundai Accent >GL with an automatic tranny. First off, just as a reference, (because >I have no owner's manual), should the tranny fluid be checked with the >car running in park or what? And, is it bad for the tranny if the >fluid is too high (too much?). > <snip> >Thank you >John >========================= From HyundaiUSA.com __________________________ SERVICE MANUAL Applies to: Accent 1997 GROUP Transaxle/Transmission Automatic Transaxle System ? DIAGNOSIS AND TEST FLUID LEVEL AND CONDITION Park the vehicle on a level surface. Before removing the dipstick, wipe all dirt from the area around the dipstick. With the selector lever in "P" (Park) and the parking brake applied, start the engine. The engine should be running at idle speed and the fluid should be at normal operating temperature [80-90°C (176-194°F)]. Move the selector lever to every position to fill the torque converter and hydraulic circuit with fluid, then place the lever in the "N" (Neutral) position. This operation checks that fluid level check is accurate. Check if the fluid level is in the "HOT" range shown on the dipstick. If the fluid is low, add automatic transaxle fluid until the level reaches the "HOT" range. Low fluid level can cause a variety of conditions because it allows the pump to take in air along with the fluid. Air trapped in the hydraulic circuit forms bubbles which will aerate the fluid, causing pressures to be erratic. Improper filling can also cause the fluid level to be too high. When the transaxle has too much fluid, the gears churn up foam and cause the same conditions which occur with a low fluid level, resulting in accelerated deterioration of automatic transaxle fluid. In either case, air bubbles can cause overheating, fluid oxidation, and varnishing, which can interfere with normal valve, clutch, and servo operation. Foaming can also result in fluid escaping from the transaxle vent where it may be mistaken for a leak. Along with fluid level, it is important to check the condition of the fluid. When fluid smells burned, and is contaminated with metal bushing or friction material particles, a complete transaxle overhaul is needed. Be sure to examine the fluid on the dipstick closely. If there is any doubt about its condition, drain out a sample to verify. After the fluid has been checked, seat dipstick fully to seal out water and dirt. |
Re: 97 Accent A/T issues
possibly a semi-seized shifter cable?
"John Reuter" <bigdaddy@93xrocks.com> wrote in message news:abcc8ec7.0401161301.3beead95@posting.google.c om... > Alright, I will try to make this quick. I have a 1997 Hyundai Accent > GL with an automatic tranny. First off, just as a reference, (because > I have no owner's manual), should the tranny fluid be checked with the > car running in park or what? And, is it bad for the tranny if the > fluid is too high (too much?). > But just wondering, because I am having a problem shifting out of > park. When I start the car, whether it is cold, or had been running > for a long time, at least half the time, it WILL NOT shift out of > park. It is just locked in, and you can rev the engine, hold the > brake, put on the E-brake or anything, but it won't come out, you just > have to give it a minute. Anybody know what this could be? > > But, before this started happening, I had a different problem with > park. I would pull into a parking spot or my garage, and put the car > into park. Then I would take my foot off the brake, and like above, > about half the time, it would pop right out of park (or being locked), > and want to roll in a direction as if it was in neutral. > > So if anybody has any ideas of what could fix it, email me or respond, > and if you have had this issue, then definately let me know. > Thank you > John |
Re: 97 Accent A/T issues
Take it to the dealer. But try re-seating the connectors under the
battery tray first, one of them is the tranny command line. Hyundai trannys tend to go a lot. |
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