But if changing the fluid and filter would save me the same bundle, and
take care of a normal service need at the same time, might that be a
better first step?

Lisa

jdoe wrote:
>
> Dropping $70 now could save you a bundle. You figure it out.
> Larry
> "Lisa Horton" > wrote in message
> ...
> > In my 94 TC, I've got the notorious transmission. A year and a half
> > ago, a few months after I bought it, the trans failed and I got a
> > rebuild (not at Aamco!). A few weeks ago, the output speed sensor
> > failed. Thanks to this group, I was able to figure out what the problem
> > probably was, and take it to my local garage.
> >
> > Now, it's starting to go into limp mode. Occasionally, but the
> > frequency is increasing. Only in the first 5-10 minutes after the
> > engine is started (cold start or warm, not hot, restart). The local
> > garage couldn't replicate the problem.
> >
> > I haven't had the trans fluid and filter changed since the rebuild, but
> > it hasn't been 2 years or 20K miles. I have driven it up into and in
> > the mountains a lot though, on ski trips.
> >
> > The rebuild had a 1 year warranty, but none of the trouble happened
> > until after the year was up.
> >
> > Would it be smart to first try changing the fluid and filter? The
> > transmission shop wants $70 just to read the codes and take a look.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Lisa