Unscrew the plug on the right side,about 30 degrees, if nothing flows there, then add more until it starts to flow.
There are plenty of manuals on YouTube.

 

This must be done with the fluid at a temperature between 30°C / 86°F and 50°C / 122°F. The ideal temperature at which to complete the fill is 40°C / 104°F. This is the temperature of the fluid, not the temperature of the plastic pan.

Also, it is important to shift the transmission through all gear positions, PRND etc., holding each position at least 3 seconds, then returning the gear selector to Park. This ensures that the valve body passages are full of fluid before the level is set.

I am attaching one of the ZF documents that gives the procedure for setting the fluid level for both the 6HP26 and 6HP28.

Cheers,

Don

 

Yeah, thanks! I crawled under the car today to tighten a bolt on the driveshaft, and what do I see? A slight oil leak near the flywheel and torque converter. Holy ****!!)))

 

Hi, brother! It was a cold and snowy winter, and the car was in hibernation. The transmission works fine, but the SDD doesn't recognize the TCM. There are no errors on the dashboard. Do you think I should transfer the TCM from the old transmission to the original one?When connecting to the TCM, a communication error occurs with the unit.

 

Hi psix,

I couldn't remember the year and model of your car or what transmission you have, so I had to go all the way back to your first post in this thread to see that it's a 2007 S-Type with the ZF 6HP26 transmission. It is very helpful if you will visit your User Control Panel and in the left menu select Edit Signature. Add the year, model, engine and transmission details then save your signature. This way, these important vehicle details will appear in all of your posts so others don't have to go back to your first post or guess.

The Mechatronic/TCM is programmed in what is called a VID block . The data includes the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), VCATS code, and other information. The Mechatronic in your new transmission was programmed to its previous vehicle. In order for other modules in your car such as the ECM and ABS/DSC to communicate with the Mechatronic, you will either have to reprogram the new Mechatronic, or reinstall the original Mechatronic in your new transmission.

See the attached document which explains the VID block.

Cheers,

Don

 

Hey!
Thank you so much for Your reply! Sorry, I'll fix the signature later. Of course, it's easier to reprogram the unit. This is the first time I've heard of "vid". Can you briefly describe it?
I read it, but I didn't really understand it. Do I need to request the configuration for my unit from the dealer and write it to the new TCM unit?

 

What version of sdd are you using

 

For someone who has never dealt with programming modules with Jaguar IDS, WDS or SDD dealer-level diagnostic systems, it is probably much easier to just replace the Mechatronic in your salvaged transmission with the Mechatronic from your original transmission. Even if you can get your SDD system communicating with the TCM, there is a very real possibility of bricking the TCM in your salvaged transmission, or worse, bricking your Engine Control Module, while attempting to reprogram the Mechatronic.

The Jaguar dealer cannot give you the VID information because they do not have a database by VIN. The VID data must be read from the modules by WDS (or the newer SDD) as described in the TSB I attached in Post #25.

Cheers,

Don

 

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hey Don. Been a while. I was asking the version of sdd because he was wondering about files i think and if he has 145 or bellw they should be part of the software. You are right about being careful because i remeber doing my trans programming and sdd has a lot of key on key off and ecm and tcm stuff going on

 

Don,Thank you so much for making my life easier!
As I understand it, if I install an original TCM, there's no guarantee the transmission will work properly. As I understand it, it's better to leave it as is?

 

Don,

By the way, everything seems to be fine with the old gearbox. I tried turning it by the shaft at the back and front, and the gears are synchronizing. Apparently, the torque converter is faulty.

 

Hey!)

SDD 160.01 v.346 2009 year

 

Personally, I would have swapped the Mechatronics before installing the salvaged transmission, or in your case, I would swap the original Mechatronic into the salvaged transmission now that it is installed. This may clear up most of your problems, or at least the communication problem. But if the torque converter is faulty, you'll have to replace it. What is leading you to conclude the TC is bad?

 

Don,

Thank you so much for the advice!
I'll think about what to do. I don't want to remove the oil pan on the ground again, and I changed the transmission in the yard.))
Regarding the torque converter, the revs fluctuated at one speed, there was sometimes a rattling sound also at one speed, and sometimes it gave errors about slippage. As a result, when I stopped driving, there was a ringing sound in the area around it.
The oil level was fine.
There were no shavings in the tray.
It was cheaper to buy the complete gearbox than to send the torque converter in for repair.