Thread: D2 Td5 Transmission Shuddering

Try add extra fluid into the auto box

What kind of fluid did u use?

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Also Check the drive plate for cracking / failure.

Sounds exactly like mine. I had a seal changed, new fluid etc. anyway it started shuddering exactly like yours real violently through the steering wheel, so we tried wheel balancing, disconnecting the front drive shaft, new wheels and tyres. It turned out to be the tranny fluid. Go back to original spec and the problem will disappear! (I hope! Lol)
Dave.

torque converter lockup clutch is likely the cause of the shudder, caused usually by age/ wear, and / or low line pressures.

you can try some of this Dr. Tranny Instant Shudder Fixx but it may be too late if the symptoms are as violent as you say


jc

The mechanic put the shudder fix in as well in mine. Mine was vibrating for a good 3-4 months before it was fixed and has been running perfect since. (Over a year now)

Hi there.
I have the exact same issue right now. Mine does it on slight load as soon as the convertor locks at 80-110 klms hr. If i push the throttle down and unlock the convertor the shudder stops. I am replacing the trans and convertor with a rebuilt one from zf in sydney. My trans also holds first gear when cold. I think this is due to the contaminated oil in the valve body from the failing sprag clutch in the convertor.
If your transmission shifts perfectly and has no other issues you might get away with only replacing the convertor.
Regards.
Michael.

Thanks everyone for helpful replies - especially Pacemaker & Di5co who had similar problems and seem to have sorted them out - will pass on to my mechanic
Witsenz

Originally Posted by Pacemaker

Hi there.
I have the exact same issue right now. Mine does it on slight load as soon as the convertor locks at 80-110 klms hr. If i push the throttle down and unlock the convertor the shudder stops. I am replacing the trans and convertor with a rebuilt one from zf in sydney. My trans also holds first gear when cold. I think this is due to the contaminated oil in the valve body from the failing sprag clutch in the convertor.
If your transmission shifts perfectly and has no other issues you might get away with only replacing the convertor.
Regards.
Michael.

Hey Michael, try the tranny fluid first before replacing things just to be sure. Although if yours is holding 1st longer than it should, then something else maybe wrong. I can remember when the fluid was replaced and then everything working as it should have, i just couldn't believe replacing the fluid could make such a difference.