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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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TCM location????

Anyone knows....? Does anyone has a Picture on how it looks...?????

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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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If I am not wrong it is behind the radio console.
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Love_00_Max
If I am not wrong it is behind the radio console.
That's what I was thinking....
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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For an '01, anyway.

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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Hey Lontar-when you pull out the TCM, post up some pictures. The diagram is great, but nothing beats actually seeing pictures.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Scottwax
Hey Lontar-when you pull out the TCM, post up some pictures. The diagram is great, but nothing beats actually seeing pictures.
I will be buying a new TCM to fix the issues I have with my tranny really soon so I will post a full write up on HOW to remove it and instal a new one with pics of course....
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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cant wait I have an 00 that I think needs a new tcm so a writeup will be greatly appreciated.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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It's actually really straight forward. Remove some panels, unplug, replug, reattach panels. done.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Lontar1
I will be buying a new TCM to fix the issues I have with my tranny really soon so I will post a full write up on HOW to remove it and instal a new one with pics of course....

i have one if you want to buy it.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by A33 VQ30DEK
i have one if you want to buy it.
YGPM.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
It's actually really straight forward. Remove some panels, unplug, replug, reattach panels. done.
True but seeing pictures makes it a real no-brainer.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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yeah but the diagram shows right where its located. No need for a real picture.
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Lontar1
I will be buying a new TCM to fix the issues I have with my tranny really soon so I will post a full write up on HOW to remove it and instal a new one with pics of course....
What kind of issues?
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Scottwax
True but seeing pictures makes it a real no-brainer.
Sometimes it's nice to be able to follow a diagram and use some of that grey matter.
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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I think I may have the same issue. Tranny has been slipping a lot in the winter. When it warms up (as in temp outside the car) though the tranny is normal.. very wierd
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Sometimes it's nice to be able to follow a diagram and use some of that grey matter.
No, not when you have as little grey matter as I do.

Plus, with pictures, we can all see how everything comes apart to get to the TCM. The ECU in my Accord was easy to get to, just had to pull the carpet up on the passenger side and remove a panel. Digging into the console area is more involved.
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 07:07 AM
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this is somewhat what it looks like. it is attached by 2 nuts. after you unscrew them u lift the brackets off the bolts. its smaller than the ecu. u might have to remove the panel where the shift lever is. i removed and replaced mine in about 20 minutes. make sure u wear rubber gloves to prevent any static shock that could fry ur tcm.

i have a 02 tcm if u wanna buy it for $75.

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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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if you remove the panel below it should be right behind it and towards the back.

Old Feb 12, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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Is the TCM for a 2000 max the same as one for a 2000 infiniti I30?
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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Is the TCM for a 2000 max the same as one for a 2000 infiniti I30?
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MacGarnicle
What kind of issues?
The issues are..... Car moves change from 1st to 2nd.... everything goes well... change to 3rd and....everything goes well, then, the tranny looses it gear.. it goes back to 1st and stays there while driving... then it goes back again to 3rd after you push the accelerator or turn off the car and turn it back on.......
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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Thanks for the pictures, Leo.
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