sliptronic thought

[jonnyz16]

aloha guys , i was thinking the other night after reading everyone's posts , on your cold starts,and slipping in drive after backing up 20 to 30 ft. what if you put it in drive before you back out of your driveway ? of course with your foot on the brake. I don't know alot about tranny's but i was thinking that when you put it in drive that it'll " load up " the torque converter and all other valve bodies that it involves forward motion . and then after the backing up part you'll have better luck and maybe no slipping ...just a thought . if i'm way off or don't know what the hell i'm talking about just disregard .. I'm used to slaving away on old chevy's ...( a totally different animal ) ..

I'm probably way off but would love to help with this problem..

 

[MrElussive]

That could make it work, but I think the owners with this problem are upset because the car just doesn't do what they tell it to do !! They shouldn't have to wait until the engine is warm, or put it in Drive first, or what not. Who knows, maybe if your suggestion does work and the members of this forum experiencing the problem don't mind doing that, you just came up with a great solution.

 

[epj3]

Torque converter spins the same way no matter what. Torque converter never switches directions. Your idea sounds like a good idea though, I would try it if i had one of the cars that had the problem.

 

[Kirby]

what if you put it in drive before you back out of your driveway ? of course with your foot on the brake.

You are correct - I tried that - this actually DOES circumvent the problem. EPJ is correct also, that the torque converter always spins the same direction. I agree that it is probably either pressurizing or otherwise activating the valve bodies, clutch, etc. But after spending $46K on the car I want it fixed right.

 

[MrElussive]

Definitely understandable, Kirby. I would be frustrated as well.