92 TSI AWD Tranny Problems
 

Hey -
I just bought a 1992 TSI AWD and it has an Auto Trans. and it won't shift out of 2nd gear. It has no reverse, no 1st, Drive or Overdrive. Can any one help me? I think it may be a Elec problem because my A/T temp light is on every time is start it, even when the car has been sitting all night.

Thanks
- Pete

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I forgot to add. Stephan and i plugged his data logger on there and my TPS was at 15.4% at idle.

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Do you have another TCU that you can swap in?

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No I don't, but my thought is that since my tranny temp light is on all the time that maybe it things the trans is overheating and is like tripping a circiut or something.?.? Do you know anyone who has a TCM i could like borrow or a way to reset mine?

Pete

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I bet it is in safe mode/limp mode. It thinks there is a problem and doesnt let it function like normal to help prevent further damage. You will probably need a scan tool to see what is going on with it. If you can, find another TCU to swap in just for starters.

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I have a buddie that owns a Tranny shop and he hooked up his snap-on red box and couldn't even get the car to comunicate with it. And i just pulled up at my buddies house and now none of the gears work! So i don't really know what i'm going to do i think i might just order some internals from IPT and build the trans but i don't know, either that or do a manual swap.

-Pete

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Does anyone have a TCU that i could borrow or know where i could find/buy one? I tried some of the local yards but none of them seem to have any 92 Autos. Does it matter what year for the auto, i know with the manuals they have the whole X-fer case spline issiue, but does that TCU have to match years?

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There is a place in Austin, MN that will rebuild your TCU for about $175. We had the same problem with Terina's old car. I don't remember the name right off hand, but if you do a search I'm sure you can find the old thread.

If it won't communicate with the TCU, then the TCU is fried. They did an awesome job with Terina's and we had it back in a few days I think.

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yeah, I remember that thread. Search "limp mode" or safe mode and you will find it.

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Right on, Thanks... I talked to Johns Auto and they did a search and found a place in austin that had a re-built one, probably the same place. Thanks again!

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I found a TCU some guy was listing a bunch of parts on EBay so i e-mailed him and he's got on and he's shipping it out on monday! i hope that is the problem!

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If anyone is still reading this post i finally got my TCU in the mail today and i'll hopefully get it in this weekend but i've been a little side tracked... I turboed my Spec-V last week. If you didn't see it last weekend i'm sure i'll be out with it this weekend... I'm warning you, don't underestimate the Nissan.

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Hopefully that works well for ya. I didnt think the Spec-Vs liked boost too much.

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Suprisingly enough it loves it and i can run pretty much stock + 8psi. But yea i'm waiting for my new wastegate spring and my s-afc.... cause i can only feather it right now because i have a 12 lb spring and i don't want to run 12 lbs. So yea, i should be up at LSE for the Dyno Day...

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Just to let you know that there is a new 92 green auto NT in the u-pull in blaine. They have had it for about 10 days. I think it has that unit you need but it is a NT so I dont know if it works or not.

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i have the same problem.. i also found that place number and address..if it is wrong tell me ok..

carney auto inc.
26008 US Hwy 218N
Austin, MN 55912

Phone: 507-433-1856
Toll Free: 800-658-7222

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Try the East Bethel U Pull R Parts. They have a few of them there.