kolb
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- 2002 Eddie Bauer
Ok, so the trans in my 265,000 mile Explorer pooped the bed. I installed the updated O-ring servos for a slipping and flaring shift. Truck shifted GREAT...for about 50 miles and now I have a broken intermediate band.
My truck has a 5r55w and in my shop I have a low mileage 5r55s that came from a wreck. I know (I think) if I swap the "S" into my truck it will supposedly set a CEL because of the ratio change. I also understand an ECU change would be needed from a truck with the same engine and a "S" trans to make everything work. How do I know what computer code I need? How similar does the donor truck need to be to my truck in order for the computer to work ok with my vehicle and the 5r55s?
I don't want to spend the coin on a rebuilt 5r55w as the truck just isn't worth enough to justify the expense. Since I have the 5r55s already, it's the truck's only chance for more miles. Anyone have any suggestions on this?
Truck is as follows: 2002 Eddie Bauer 4.0 SOHC AWD with 3.55 axles and just about every option offered in 2002 except sunroof.
My truck has a 5r55w and in my shop I have a low mileage 5r55s that came from a wreck. I know (I think) if I swap the "S" into my truck it will supposedly set a CEL because of the ratio change. I also understand an ECU change would be needed from a truck with the same engine and a "S" trans to make everything work. How do I know what computer code I need? How similar does the donor truck need to be to my truck in order for the computer to work ok with my vehicle and the 5r55s?
I don't want to spend the coin on a rebuilt 5r55w as the truck just isn't worth enough to justify the expense. Since I have the 5r55s already, it's the truck's only chance for more miles. Anyone have any suggestions on this?
Truck is as follows: 2002 Eddie Bauer 4.0 SOHC AWD with 3.55 axles and just about every option offered in 2002 except sunroof.