From that oil change till now I will say minimum 20k kms.VStar650CL wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2023 7:08 pmIt probably would have died quickly if wrong fluid was used, but it is possible they overfilled it. Overfilling is anathema to CVT's, it overheats the fluid. How many miles are on it since that change?
To my knowledge you're out of luck on the warranty extension, it only boosted the original 5/60 to 7/84.
CAD $3300 isn't a bad price for a low-miles replacement, but if you want the new one to last, change the fluid every 30K (50K if you prefer km). And if you don't DIY it, make sure the shop knows what it's doing.
Thanks. i will try to get the TCM along with the tranny.VStar650CL wrote: ↑Sun Oct 29, 2023 6:57 amThe used tranny will require reloading the new IP Chars into the TCM plus a reprogram to get rid of any judder codes present, that takes special "work support" which a regular mechanic's scanner probably won't have. However, the trannies usually run with incorrect IP's, just not well. So if the regular mechanic can't do the required programming, you can probably limp it to the dealer to finish the job with the Consult3+. An hour of dealer time will still get you out cheaper than the $1700 CA. With a used tranny, you can obviate all of that if you can get the donor TCM along with the trans. I'd inquire about that with the junkyard, many of them record the VIN with removed C/U's, or they may be able to pull it for you if it hasn't been pulled already.
Used trannies are a complete crapshoot as to how much fluid is in them. I'd advise the tech to use the leveling plug and start with 5 quarts, if nothing comes out then add until he gets a dribble. You won't find the leveling plug in the FSM, but there are lots of various threads in here about how to properly use it.
while im doing the research and preparing... is there a tool that can help me reprogram myself ? worst case.VStar650CL wrote: ↑Sun Oct 29, 2023 6:57 amThe used tranny will require reloading the new IP Chars into the TCM plus a reprogram to get rid of any judder codes present, that takes special "work support" which a regular mechanic's scanner probably won't have. However, the trannies usually run with incorrect IP's, just not well. So if the regular mechanic can't do the required programming, you can probably limp it to the dealer to finish the job with the Consult3+. An hour of dealer time will still get you out cheaper than the $1700 CA. With a used tranny, you can obviate all of that if you can get the donor TCM along with the trans. I'd inquire about that with the junkyard, many of them record the VIN with removed C/U's, or they may be able to pull it for you if it hasn't been pulled already.
Used trannies are a complete crapshoot as to how much fluid is in them. I'd advise the tech to use the leveling plug and start with 5 quarts, if nothing comes out then add until he gets a dribble. You won't find the leveling plug in the FSM, but there are lots of various threads in here about how to properly use it.
One final question hopefully.... so used tranmission will have oil in it or its empty ? in that case should i do the next oil change sooner to flush out any debris ?VStar650CL wrote: ↑Sun Oct 29, 2023 12:38 pmI don't know of anything cheap, but it's an easy-peasy operation for the dealer or a tranny shop that has the right scanner. They shouldn't charge you more than an hour for an IP load and a repro, so I don't see much point in trying to DIY it.
i worked with another Transmission guy who had Nissan Consult. Without me telling he was able to find out that my car was originally in US and exported to Canada. (car came and moved with me lol) EDIT: oh the sticker.. i was excited.None the less he was knowledgeableVStar650CL wrote: ↑Thu Nov 09, 2023 6:29 amBite the bullet. You won't be happy if something goes south again in a few thousand miles because the TCM wasn't running the Valve Body quite right.
Thank you sir. As i mentioned, my mechanic manually entered the 128 chars. So if he made in any one or 2 or more characters error will the judder code come back ?VStar650CL wrote: ↑Thu Nov 09, 2023 5:49 pmGlad you got the IP's straightened away. You can always pop the plug and double-check the fluid yourself.
https://www.amazon.com/LAUNCH-CRP919E-B ... B07GVKSTDXVStar650CL wrote: ↑Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:04 amLooks like a great tool, but even the "cheap" versions of it seem to go for about $1K online. Do you know what the cheapest version is that will do Nissan CVT's?
sir to put my mind at peace , i reprogrammed with this tool. it worked out flawlessly. just 2 min work.VStar650CL wrote: ↑Sun Nov 12, 2023 9:44 amIf that scanner will do it then it's a fabulous deal.
Your tranny would probably misbehave if the guy made any egregious errors, but the IP's are all 2-digit hexadecimal values strung out in the order the TCM wants them, so if he was even reasonably cautious, the chances of him having made errors is pretty small.