HDJ101 breakdown - help finding the cause

[viperdriver69]

Hey folks, sad day. Just got my HDJ101 back to the States and she couldn’t make the drive home.

Cruising on the highway, heard a clunk, cruise control clicked off and got the lights in the photo. The engine turned off a few seconds later and I coasted it off the road.

With good temps, I’m optimistic the engine’s fine, and there’s no oil or water leaking, belts appear fine. Haven’t tried to start it again.

I drained and filled ~1.5qt of new ATF recently, so I’m worried that might have caused an issue. I always thought it was kind of a myth that changing the fluid could actually cause damage.

Appreciate any help! Tow truck’s on the way.

 

[leveeguy]

When you drain and fill transmission are you sure you only drained 1.5 qts? Usually 3.25 - 3.75 qts. drains out unless the HDJ101 trans is different.

If so, 1.5 qts of drain and fill prob not worth the hassle if its a 12quart system. Complete flush and fill would be better.

 

[viperdriver69]

When you drain and fill transmission are you sure you only drained 1.5 qts? Usually 3.25 - 3.75 qts. drains out unless the HDJ101 trans is different.

If so, 1.5 qts of drain and fill prob not worth the hassle if its a 12quart system. Complete flush and fill would be better.

I used a vacuum pump in the ATF dipstick line rather than the drain plug so I’m fairly sure. I was worried a full flush would more likely to cause issues vs just doing a little fresh fluid at a time