Why does my Freightliner have a check trans light?
In September of 2016 (1 year ago) I brought my truck into a local Freightliner shop for a PM service. They recommended I flush and fill the transmission. I approved. Upon leaving the shop, I received a “CHECK TRANS” light in orange on the dashboard. I brought the truck back to the same shop, and they said it was due to the engine running rough.
What kind of transmission does Freightliner M2 106 have?
Upon starting truck in morning, very rarely it will not engage into “DRIVE” but will indicate “RANGE INHIBIT” in red on the dashboard cluster. Also, when descending a steep hill, the truck will “jump” and catch a lower gear.
Is the transynd still good in a Freightliner?
Dextron is still ok but it dose not perform and protect as good as Transynd. Filled with TranSynd (however the dipstick says to use Dexron III – Please see attached picture) 5) What is the condition of the fluid, cherry red, slightly tinted, brown, black, smell normal or gross burnned smell.
Can a Mercedes-Benz have a transmission failure?
Very few Mercedes-Benz cars have had complete transmission failure and require transmission replacement. We see these transmission fail in rare cases when water enters the transmission via the oil cooling lines or the radiator on cars equipped with Valeo radiators.
What does trans light mean on Freightliner M2 106?
Lost output to speedometer, trans light began to blink orange (CHECK TRANS). Upon starting truck in morning, very rarely it will not engage into “DRIVE” but will indicate “RANGE INHIBIT” in red on the dashboard cluster. Also, when descending a steep hill, the truck will “jump” and catch a lower gear.
What does the check transmission warning light mean?
Warning Light While some vehicles may have an actual check transmission warning light, other cars and trucks may inform you of impending transmission problems by using an existing warning light — such as the overdrive, service or traction control lights. A transmission warning light may serve a double duty.
Is the trans light blinking orange while driving?
Yes – While driving yesterday. Lost output to speedometer, trans light began to blink orange (CHECK TRANS). Upon starting truck in morning, very rarely it will not engage into “DRIVE” but will indicate “RANGE INHIBIT” in red on the dashboard cluster. Also, when descending a steep hill, the truck will “jump” and catch a lower gear.
What makes Allison Transmission the best in the world?
At Allison Transmission, quality isn’t just a goal. It’s a promise—a promise to engineer the highest quality transmissions in the world. But this promise doesn’t end after the transmissions are sold. Allison ensures that our high quality transmissions endure with Allison Approved transmission fluids.