McBill Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Car has only 80k miles on it. Has anyone with the 5 speed auto in the 3.0R had any issues with a laggy and rough shift into 3rd gear nearly every time and almost every throttle position? I checked the fluid level and it's fine. As to whether it's ever been flushed or not, I'm unsure of as I just bought the car. I wanted to see if this was a known issue before I consulted the stealership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaders_3.0R Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I have an 09 3.0R with the 5EAT with approx 88k on it. I had the dealer flush it at around 60k. I've experienced where it kinda "sticks/stays" in a gear for longer than it should. If I am driving sporty I use the manual mode since I know it always wants to sit in 4th/5th even at low speeds. Bottom line is probably best to just go get it flushed and have peace of mind. Other than that I have had no issues with it. The 3.0R needs a 6 speed STI trans behind it but that's a costly endeavor. Hit me up with any questions I've had my car for a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBill Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 I have an 09 3.0R with the 5EAT with approx 88k on it. I had the dealer flush it at around 60k. I've experienced where it kinda "sticks/stays" in a gear for longer than it should. If I am driving sporty I use the manual mode since I know it always wants to sit in 4th/5th even at low speeds. Bottom line is probably best to just go get it flushed and have peace of mind. Other than that I have had no issues with it. The 3.0R needs a 6 speed STI trans behind it but that's a costly endeavor. Hit me up with any questions I've had my car for a while now. Will do, thanks for the tips! I wanted to avoid a flush the best I can as the dealership wants to charge me almost $250 to do it. The only two things I've seen cause harsh shifts are low fluid or something wrong with the programming. Sometimes a refresh helps but I'll probably try fluid flush first. The weird part to me is that it only shifts hard going into third gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacyshawn Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 If you're handy there's a DIY 5eat flush around here that I followed using the trans cooler lines and a 10 qts of Amsoil ATF. I also used a $6 eBay VAGCOM cable to do a level 2 reset. I have also heared of it's over filled it can run weird. I think the general concencus is to run the ATF a little above half way between low and full. Also, make sure you're checking it right (I.e. After 20 minute drive, engine running, after running through reverse and drive) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98legwag Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 If you're handy there's a DIY 5eat flush around here that I followed using the trans cooler lines and a 10 qts of Amsoil ATF. I also used a $6 eBay VAGCOM cable to do a level 2 reset. I have also heared of it's over filled it can run weird. I think the general concencus is to run the ATF a little above half way between low and full. Also, make sure you're checking it right (I.e. After 20 minute drive, engine running, after running through reverse and drive) Were the lines flowing the same way as the GT in the DIY? Someone said they did it on a Tribeca and the lines were reversed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacyshawn Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I pulled one of the lines from underneath, put a vinyl tube on the metal pipe, aimed both the vinyl tube i attached and the disconnected rubber house into my drain pan, and had someone blip the throttle so i knew which one was the out flow. I'm not 100% sure but from the pipes under the steering rack, i think the driverside hose/pipe is coming from cooler and going back into the TC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98legwag Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 OK. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBill Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 For anybody interested, I've set up an appointment with the dealership so they can run a diag on the TCM to see how up to date my software is. They've informed me that there are multiple reflashes available for the 5 speed auto. Hopefully this will solve the issue. I'll post back here with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacyshawn Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Are they going charge you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBill Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Are they going charge you? They will charge me $100 for the diagnostic. Additionally, no, even if they reflash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perscitus Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I have all the software SoA updates for the ECM/TCM and could reflash your TCM for half that. Make sure to ask them to reset the TCM and perform the re-learning process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2manysubies Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 At 80K you are probably safe to flush the entire trans fluid unless you beat the s%$# out of it way too much. I've had many 5EAT trans's, all behind Turbo motors, they can live if taken care of. I would consider contacting ClimberD@Hexmods(on this list) he knows a buttload about the 5EAT and does Valve body and center diff mods too. A wealth of knowledge. R/Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west_minist Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Check you dealer for the tranny update. For lag, get her tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBill Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 I forgot to update, But the reflash and relearn solved the problem! Thanks again for all the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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