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Hi guys, tried searching but there is just too much conflicting info over the years, what is the go with TCU cross compatibility? Can you swap a 3E6A gearbox into the place of a 3E6B?
Would the TCU need to be swapped too? Or is it just not possible at all?
Thanks.
Would the TCU need to be swapped too? Or is it just not possible at all?
Thanks.
pbaron
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I have fitted a 3E6A trans in place of a 3E6B, you do have to replace the the TCU though or you will have problems with starting off from stopped, I drove mine like this for a couple of weeks putting it in tip and getting it to start off in 2nd, a bit painful in round town driving. I found it difficult tracking down an early pfl metal case TCU but when I did and fitted it the trans worked ok. The 3E6B and later transmissions shift better and behave better on downshifting to 1 when pulling up at intersections. I would pass on the 3E6A trans if you could and just find another 3E6B.
CANDEE
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Think the 3a6b was from the first of the owc gearboxes, which has the external filter. In the later versions they removed the external filter. I have very early FL with one in it. So 97/98 was most likely the cut over.
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Slightly off topic but not really - my friend's 2005 Magna automatic transmission just failed after 250,000 kms. Given that it's basically the same transmission, I end up wondering if there is a similar knowledge base over on the Magna forums...?
I did tell him a few years ago about the wave spring problem, but I don't think he took much notice. Now he's faced with a repair bill equal to the value of the car.
I did tell him a few years ago about the wave spring problem, but I don't think he took much notice. Now he's faced with a repair bill equal to the value of the car.
Yep, same reason dad's timing belt in his th magna had to last from 150,000kms till it's death at 340,000kms, it wasn't worth the cost once it cracked 250k, and something else was likely to go anyway... His was 4sp auto BTW, never once missed a beat.
hey guys, just seeing if this has happened to anyone else.
on the weekend i drove us coast, was hot and bout an hour and half of high way driving.
going down a steep windy road the gear bos got stuck in 3rd.
there was no response in the tip tronic and 3rd and neutral were flashing on the instrument panel.
i pulled over and let the car cool down for about 5 minutes then turned it off.
was all good but i did it again not long after,
i bought an oil cooler thinking maybe it just over heated, has anyone else experienced this?
on the weekend i drove us coast, was hot and bout an hour and half of high way driving.
going down a steep windy road the gear bos got stuck in 3rd.
there was no response in the tip tronic and 3rd and neutral were flashing on the instrument panel.
i pulled over and let the car cool down for about 5 minutes then turned it off.
was all good but i did it again not long after,
i bought an oil cooler thinking maybe it just over heated, has anyone else experienced this?
Stuck in third is limp mode, as far as I know. You should pull up your error codes to see what the fault is. There is a thread that tells you how to do this or you need an MUT diagnostics tool. I would also check your fluid level and condition. The fluid should be raspberry soda red and smell kinda sweet. If its brownish feels gritty and smells burnt it is no good and needs changing. Start with the basics first. I hope this helps
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Could just be a sensor has died, pull the codes as above 
hey guys, i checked out that link and tried connecting the pins to run diagnosis
for some reason my video refuses to load on to website
with the abs light flashing constantly,
the engine light flashes twice in a second, then a pause for about 5 seconds then it flashes once again,
there is a pause for a while and it repeats that process.
the diagnoses list doesnt expain how to identify accuratley how to recognise what the car is telling you,
if anyone knows what it could be , advice would be much appreciated.
for some reason my video refuses to load on to website
with the abs light flashing constantly,
the engine light flashes twice in a second, then a pause for about 5 seconds then it flashes once again,
there is a pause for a while and it repeats that process.
the diagnoses list doesnt expain how to identify accuratley how to recognise what the car is telling you,
if anyone knows what it could be , advice would be much appreciated.
i just googled another forum, someone has explained in a term i can understand,
so looks like my coolant temperature sensor,
im guessing going into limp mode , that was the cars attempt to maintain a safe running tempt
so looks like my coolant temperature sensor,
im guessing going into limp mode , that was the cars attempt to maintain a safe running tempt
What does the transmission light do?
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