02 TIP Torque Converter Lockup
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 32
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I had the grinding noise when accelerating a year ago but after resetting the TCU the noise completly gone
use this guide.
(works for MB transmissions)
1. ignition on (without starting the engine) .
2. Push the gas pedal and activate kick Down 10 second .
3. Pushed pedal , ignition off .
4. Release the pedal .
5. ignition on (without starting) during 5 Minutes (necessary for the "rehabilitation" of the accelerator, and for the grading of the potentiometer). Get (touch) nothing.
6. Start the engine without touching anything only brake .
7. Set off and observe the result .
use this guide.
(works for MB transmissions)
1. ignition on (without starting the engine) .
2. Push the gas pedal and activate kick Down 10 second .
3. Pushed pedal , ignition off .
4. Release the pedal .
5. ignition on (without starting) during 5 Minutes (necessary for the "rehabilitation" of the accelerator, and for the grading of the potentiometer). Get (touch) nothing.
6. Start the engine without touching anything only brake .
7. Set off and observe the result .
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Joined: May 2017
Posts: 95
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I had the grinding noise when accelerating a year ago but after resetting the TCU the noise completly gone
use this guide.
(works for MB transmissions)
1. ignition on (without starting the engine) .
2. Push the gas pedal and activate kick Down 10 second .
3. Pushed pedal , ignition off .
4. Release the pedal .
5. ignition on (without starting) during 5 Minutes (necessary for the "rehabilitation" of the accelerator, and for the grading of the potentiometer). Get (touch) nothing.
6. Start the engine without touching anything only brake .
7. Set off and observe the result .
use this guide.
(works for MB transmissions)
1. ignition on (without starting the engine) .
2. Push the gas pedal and activate kick Down 10 second .
3. Pushed pedal , ignition off .
4. Release the pedal .
5. ignition on (without starting) during 5 Minutes (necessary for the "rehabilitation" of the accelerator, and for the grading of the potentiometer). Get (touch) nothing.
6. Start the engine without touching anything only brake .
7. Set off and observe the result .
I drove the car 300 miles since the reset and I am more and more impressed with the TIP trans. Its butter smooth now in all shifts. You can rev match on aggressive downshifts effortlessly. Still wish I sprung for the 6speed, but I have taken a new liking to TIP box.
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 545
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From: San Pasqual Valley, CA
I wrote above that my car showed symptoms very similar to what is discussed in this thread. But now it is fixed, and the problem was the transmission mount was very far gone. So if your car has similar situation make sure to closely check the transmission mount.
