04-23-2018, 11:09 AM | #141 |
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Shudder is back
Had the TC replaced after triple flush last summer at 15,000 miles. It returned at 18,000 and I will make appointment to bring it back in a week or two. what is different now, though, is that it only occurs in V4 mode. Before it didn't matter which mode it was in or gear.
Also, I can make it go away by switching to manual mode, downshifting to 7th and then back up to 8th. ???? It stays in V8 mode and there is no shudder at all. I know there is some debate about the cause but I have no clue what is going on. frustrating and I'm entering the last year of warranty... I should mention that the A8 is an amazing transmission in terms of performance. I love being able to keep it in gear or downshift to the gear I want just by modulating throttle pressure. and it shifts a helluva lot quicker than I could with a manual. Last edited by RockerC; 04-23-2018 at 02:16 PM. |
04-24-2018, 12:53 AM | #142 |
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Wow, this is incredible, glad to see this get picked back up!! If I've been checked out of this thread for a while it's because I actually sold my 17 1SS and upgraded to a 17 A10 ZL1. The triple flush actually fixed the shudder for good on my SS before I sold it, but the A8 was clunky in shifting to the day I sold it (the infamous "kick" in the back when slowing down being most annoying). Significant difference with the A10, much much smoother. Hopefully Al can chime in on why there's so many A8 issues.
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04-24-2018, 09:20 AM | #143 |
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The question requires them to admit there is a problem with the A8....so, ummm. How can they respond in a way that doesn't lead to a class action.
Al O. and company probably thought they would have fun answering questions from the Camaro family, not irate customers.
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04-24-2018, 08:48 PM | #145 | |
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If anything, this will serve to keep them aware of the problem, and can actually be another great opportunity to show their dedication. I have already shown mine, just look at my sig, I picked up a new A8 2SS a month ago, knowing full well about the issue and yet trusting that the designers of this magnificent machine will find a solution, one way or another.
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04-25-2018, 12:00 AM | #146 | |
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04-25-2018, 12:42 AM | #147 |
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Just adding fuel to the fire.... I went to my dealership a few weeks ago about my shudder. Even gave them a copy of the notice.
They could not even replicate the problem, because there is no road near them where they can do 60-70 mph (where mine shudders at). They are taking it in on a recall for a transmission line anyways and they claim to have a machine that can detect vibrations without driving it at those speeds (no clue on that one). Odd thing is that the service manager said he was well aware of the problem with the A8 in the trucks but hasnt had a Camaro come in yet. We shall see.... I'm holding off on modding my car (and voiding the warranty) until it's fixed. Which kind of sucks because I have full bolt ons waiting, and ironically.. a converter |
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"Dear Dealership, We know there is a common issue with A8 Transmission Shudder and though this was designed into the vehicle and not tested for any long lasting effects like we claim to do with all things we release, customers will experience transmission shudder due to low fluid line pressure at certain speeds and conditions. This can result in damage to the converter and other parts, but don't fret attached to this pallet of Transmission & Differential Fluid is instructions for a 3 flush Band-Aid to drain the already harmful shavings and internal debris caused by our factory Slip% settings though we know it will likely come back within a few hundred to thousand miles. We sincerely hope you continue to ignore your customers eventhough they have actually figured out what's causing it already."
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04-25-2018, 09:49 AM | #149 |
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Al's Answer has arrived. Please visit this thread to see it, and discuss:
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527133 |
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