PTU blew.. (confirmed PTU now)
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Sorry to hear Topher. I feel like you have had more bad times than good with this car.
And I think some of the programming for the TCU happens when you flash the ECU but I really don't know. I"m sure the dealer can do trans programming with the IDS software they use but I really don't know.
And I think some of the programming for the TCU happens when you flash the ECU but I really don't know. I"m sure the dealer can do trans programming with the IDS software they use but I really don't know.
AJP turbo said:
My now dinner addled brain thinks it is all IDS, but that's based on a super old thread from the other SHOforum where a member who had access to IDS swapped in a pp unit and forced it to mate.
Guess well find out.. about to start a go fund me
Here is what PTU death looks like when it pools after stopping 2 blocks later. (same pic, but here as well for late thread skippers.)
bpd1151 said:
Welp it is a dealer job so that's a gamble at this point. My bet is re-maned which I think I like more... as to the plug, well dammit swore I read the 2010 was not accessible without heroic efforts.. If it is without dissembling the wheel/fender I am interested.
bpd1151
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The trans itself has a drain plug.
The PTU does NOT.
I just thumbed through more of the thread, and was confused as the title says, trans blew, but looks like discussion transitioned to the failure possibly being the PTU.
Not sure which one you've verified has failed.
A mighty vac pump with an extended tube is used to change my PTU fluid. Takes approx. 20min total. I'm thinking the dealer just didn't want to perform the service.
The PTU does NOT.
I just thumbed through more of the thread, and was confused as the title says, trans blew, but looks like discussion transitioned to the failure possibly being the PTU.
Not sure which one you've verified has failed.
A mighty vac pump with an extended tube is used to change my PTU fluid. Takes approx. 20min total. I'm thinking the dealer just didn't want to perform the service.
when you change transmissions, generally all you need to do is update the solenoid body strategy in the PCM. The TCM being the same as the Solenoid Body Assembly. Now if you use a different type of transmission, you will have to update other parameters as well. PP, non-PP, PI, etc.
PTU is all mechanical, no electronic controls and no clutches on that guy. But have not heard/read of any gearing differences, so couldn't say. They operate on similar principles, ie, intelligent AWD as Ford calls it, but physical unit sizes are different based on which model they are installed into.
The PTU is significantly cheaper than a trans. If you never changed the fluid it is likely that. My PTU fluid in my 2014 had begun to thicken at 30k. I change it every 20-25k now and use amsoil severe gear. Got 104k on her and no issues yet. I'm knocking on wood
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PTU is best news it could be, they are relatively inexpensive all things considered. I opted to not get extended warranty because replacing turbo's and PTU was less than I would pay on an extended coverage warranty.
Crossing fingers for you that they cover it. They are a known weak point regardless of tune, so hopefully be straightforward process. From what I have read here they will hopefully replace it with the '13+ version so you can do flushes on your own moving forward.
Crossing fingers for you that they cover it. They are a known weak point regardless of tune, so hopefully be straightforward process. From what I have read here they will hopefully replace it with the '13+ version so you can do flushes on your own moving forward.
polskifacet
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Mine fell apart and i put it back together with silicone and loctite 92k and still ripping, changing the oil is critical.