Catastrophic Trans Fail

[techboydino]

Monday night, 9 PM, 28K miles. Sitting at a red light, light turns green. I hit gas the and go nowhere. After an assortment of terrible noises and multiple messages on the display stating that special programs is no longer available, Im stuck at a major intersection. I have no gear, manual or auto, no park and only clunking noises as i slowly raise the RPM's. Almost the same sounds as when I twisted the input shaft on my Bel Air. Called LR and they had a tow out there in about an hour. Dealer had the car today and has no answer, furthermore, no more loaners. I complained, they said I could possibly get a loaner tomorrow from Enterprise. Looking for a little feedback, happen to anyone else? What was the result?

 

[morrisdl]

good luck and keep us posted

 

[JackMac]

Oh crap, sorry to hear that.

Some similar reports over on Disco3. You may want to search there.

Example: http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic40023.html?highlight=transmission+failure+fault

Is it at LRWC? Keep us posted.

 

[techboydino]

That link was exactly what happened to me. And yes, it was LRWC. Usually I get much better service, today they were apparently really busy to its their one get out of jail free day. Ill post the updates tomorrow.

 

[toddjb122]

Ouch. That sucks.

On the upside, you're in warranty! Haven't heard anyone else report that kind of failure (here) so I guess the good thing is that is pretty rare.

 

[roverman]

Doubt it's the same thing, but on my old RR the transmission flex plate broke and left me with no gears - OUT of warranty. Was there by chance a loud clunk when you tried to start up?

 

[techboydino]

Was there by chance a loud clunk when you tried to start up?

nah, I never really shut it down until I pulled to a safe area and tried to reset the computer. Mostly just some clanking when I tried to accelerate after the incident. Ill be finding out everything tomorrow. Ill surely post the results.

 

[techboydino]

Got the word today that it is indeed the Trans control module. They said may be a day or two until the part comes in. Cant imagine what that would have cost. I am a little dissapointed in that I still do not have a rental. The dealer told me they were all out and Enterprise had none to offer. I guess its my fault for not raising enough hell about it. Since Monday night without a vehicle and no rental...even my Tahoe's gave loaner's for any warranty work. I also have them checking out the steering knock, sunroof shade latch and faded hood lettering. Ill keep updating the progress.

 

[mustbeaudi]

cars go out as loaners, they come back. They could have decency to hold one that returns and call you!

 

[bgsntth]

When all the loaners are out at my dealer, it usually does not take too much cajoling to get them to let me take something from the pre-owned fleet. As in your case, with your truck being out of service for multiple days, I do not think this is out-of-line.