Thank you. My wife has had her 2012 Focus since 2013 and has put 160K miles plus on it, and it has never shifted as well as it does now. Simple and beautiful fix. After spraying I took the flexible attachment from the WD-40 and put it on a can of Brakecleen to rinse. I then cleared the code and test-drove for 30 minutes. I cannot remember it ever shifting so smoothly.
Just "put some welly in it" every day, like they say in Britain, and she'll stay dust-free, and maybe never bind once. . Go to an empty parking lot, or go to a track day, at a local track, and pretend you're a bit of a WRC driver... 😄
Amigo eres un genio soy de México y mi carro es americano lo nacionalize a mexicano tiene más de 400000 km ya esta corretiado me hizo la falla y me marco el codigo P07A5 y P07A5-00 embrague pegado y friccion B stuck on y primero revise que no fueran los selenoides el servomotor cambie el A por el B y siguió haciendo lo mismo, el cual procedí a realizar tu arreglo americano solo leei los comentarios y use una broca pequeña solo para que entrara la manguera del limpiador de frenos use dos latas el el orificio de abajo donde sale el liquido si use una broca del tamaño de la tuya y déjame decirte salio mucho loquido color negro por eso use dos latas de limpiadores de frenos para que se limpiara bien ya al último si le eche WD40 un poco unas 4 rociadasojo pero lo hize ya cuando había sacado lo sucio ya que pienso que si lo uso en un principio podria hacer que se pegara más las tierra ya que tiene grasita el WD40 procedi a pender el auto y maravilla tu técnica la seguí al 90% solo la hize un 10% a mi modo y me acabas de salvar ya estaba triste ya que no traigo efectivo me acaban de despedir de mi trabajo ayer y ayer mismo se me descompuso el carro 😢.... cabe recalcar que solo me lleve 400 pesos mexicanos que viene siendo unos 24 dolares americanos OJO Y MUCHO OJO no soy mecánico soy el dueño del auto y lo hize sin pagar mano de obra gracias a este maravilloso video y a los comentarios que me animaron a realizar esta modificación los cambios entraron suaves muy suaves, modificación arriesgada si es arriesgada pero en la situación que me encuentro era como dice el dicho el que no arriesga no gana Como tip no le den mucho a la broca al orificio de abajo fijarse donde mero hizo el orificio en este video haganlo igual y con cuidado ya que el de abajo si topa poquito con algo y no vaya ser que lo dañen solo vueltas con el taladro al llegue y sin empujar mucho el taladro muchas gracias amigo no te conozco pero ❤❤❤ te ganaste mi respeto y gratitud fue una luz en este camino oscuro gracias infinitas 🙏
Amigo tengo el mismo problema, y quiero arriesgarme pero me gustaría hablar con alguien que ya lo hice, como tapaste los orificios ? Con plastiacero o algo así ?
Que bien poder escuchar un consejo en español. Mi ford focus 2012 ha estado raro desde ayer🥺😭 hoy me saco un código P07A3 no se que es pero creo que es el liquido de los frenos me dicen que es de transmisión pero le pido a Dios que mañana con la ayuda fe un amigo lo podamos hacer porque ahorita estoy como tú sin trabajo y aquí un mecánico solo por revisarlo cobra 65 dolares, este carro ha sido tan bueno me ha llevado a dos viajes super largos en el último maneje 12 horas y estuvo demasiado bien, me encanta mi auto ojalá pueda solucionar, gracias
I have a 2014 Focus with 242,000 miles on it. I've always had a jerky transmission since i got it with 40k miles on it. About a year and a half ago I had problems with my clutch actuator B. It had visible damage to it and I replaced it. I recently had a P090C Code (Clutch 'B' Actuator Control Circuit Low has been detected.) I bought another new clutch actuator, and about a week ago I replaced it again but this time it didn't work. I took it back out and I also removed clutch actuator A. I sprayed compressed air, WD 40 & Carburetor Cleaner in both actuator ports. I put the old new actuator in A and the new Actuator in B. I hooked the battery back up and did the transmission reset inside the car. It's the one where you turn the key on and put it in N for 15 sec. Turn key off, turn key on and put it in park...(check focus trans. reset on CZcams) So far my transmission shifts super smooth. My gas mileage meter on the dashboard used to say 34 mpg but now it says 42mpg. I'm going to do the actual math at next fill up to see how true this is. If I have future problem then I'll probably try the drill a hole in the bottom of the transmission method to try to remove more dust and debris. Thanks for your videos!
@@roldrix0354 I did end up drilling holes in the transmission. I blew a bunch of dust out of the transmission and sprayed some cleaner in there but it was too late. These fixes only lasted a few hundred miles and it started getting dangerous. I ended up replacing the clutches and forks by watching Big Ben's Ford Focus Transmission videos. He has one that tells you how to do it with no special tools. I bought a Luk Rep Set on Amazon for $600ish bucks. The hardest part about the whole job was getting the transmission back in. The whole transmission isn't super heavy. I want to say that it was around 100 pounds. I ended up buying a engine hoist from Harbor Frieght. It made it easier to line up the transmission. If anyone who reads this plans on attempting this I suggest removing all three sensors from the transmission and removing the intake to get easier access to the starter that you have to remove. I did all this a 250k. I live in Florida and have kept great care as my car as a whole. It has no rust and still looks in great shape so I figured it was worth doing. It now has 262k miles on it and it drives smooth and amazing now!
Just Got the invoice for whole entire replacement, 3k for everything(All) in the Bell Housing, He told me its the Forks A&B inside of the Housing,(From Experience)He's a transmission specialist of 20+years, The #1 atleast in my County, Blessing 🙌
This is an excellent video, economic solution for somebody who doesn't have much money, it's not a permanent fix but at least it will work for a while the cluch pac are already beat so what you have to lose.
Bought a 2012 with 110,000 on it at 195 it started sticking and barley starting I just broke 200,000 today sevs fix made this car shift better than the day I bought it
this worked great thank you!! i was just about ready to pull the transmission than i seen this tried it useing brake cleaner so far took care of the problem
@@jcmoney4347 I removed the top actuator and tested it with a 6mm spline tool I bought on Amazon. It didn’t stick at all, so my guess is that the lower one (B) gets most of the dust.
For anyone that has done this, how long have you been driving your car without the same issue happening again? I know this isn’t a permanent fix, but how or how many miles will it buy me?
Ima try this on my recently purchased lemon off a 2015 ford focus. 😫 I got it for 4200 at 130000 miles. I smile of seen this coming. All of a student my light turned on and it started tripping after I had taken the battery parts off to clean a couple of days prior. Now it’s all over the place and unsafe to drive. I took it to auto zone abs they read me a code p07a3 element A stuck on. Secondary DTCs
It worked! Thanks so much, I have a focus with 126k miles on it, I'm interested in how many miles I'll be able to get with this fix. Planning on babying my focus and just driving this car around town and using my other car for trips over 5 miles
Thanks for the video. Been having problems with cluth B getting stuck. Went through a can and a half or break clean and still had black stuff coming out. Hopefully this fixes it.
Hey sev about how deep did you have to drill on the first hole and how deep on the second I was thinking like aroun̈d a 3/4 in what you think pleas lmk thanks have same focus same problem
I highly recommend the drilling procedure you will see most of the clutch dust comes out because cleaning the actuators are temporary I had 5 attempts that only last a week or so then same problem
Im getting the error code but when i put an allen in the actuator gear and turn it counter clock wise it does not seem to be sticking. Im getting long pauses between shifts. 104000 mi.
So I just did this and drilled exactly where you did, confused about a few things. 1st thing is when I sprayed the wd-40 I didnt get as much as you did out only a little bit, and 2 when drilling the bottom hole there was something behind it luckily I stopped before going any further but what is this and did you go through it? I can see into the hole so I know I properly made it in the exact same spot, but Im just confused on what I almost drilled into directly behind where you said to drill?? Might be why not as much is coming out but dont want to take an expensive risk. Thanks.
I did this my transmission is now overheating and I can’t get any gears ???? What can I do to fix this ??? Darn wd40 probably got on clutch plates??? Can you help with advice please
I have ford focus 2013 model. I got the same code popping out P07A3-00 ( transmission friction element B stuck ). Can anyone help me to get this fix .. I’m living in Illinois. The dealer is telling around 2500+ dollars to fix this but I can’t afford this instead I need to sell this 😔
I tried this, but it didn’t work. I have a 2011 fiesta with no reverse or even gears. I’m getting code p07a4 “transmission friction element b stuck off”. My gear didn’t seem locked up. This started with a bad ground for the tcm. After cleaning ground the tcm error was gone, but the p07a4 remained and still missing gears. It will sometimes try to reverse. When the fork gear is all the way out I feel a quarter turn of play. that is the only odd thing with B. anyone have an idea or seen this before?
This will not fix your transmission if you don't have reverse. Fiestas are known for having negative (ground) issues. Check all battery connections to the ground.
Put some welly in it, every time you drive it, and you'll keep the dust out, and keep your actuators working well, and your forks from ever getting bent, bound, or worn excessively. The DPS6 likes to be driven a bit on the aggressive side, to keep in good health. Also, never creep in traffic. It causes excessive wear, and clutch dust to accumulate at the connection to the actuators. If you are a slow, gentle driver, the Fiesta, and Focus DPS6 cars, have completely the wrong transmission for you. You want a car with a CVT, or hydraulic clutch. The DPS6 should be driven most like a spirited manual. A lot of the wrong kind of drivers have bought the Fiesta/Focus's. If you are a WRC fan, and have a little fun in your DCT car, Your transmission will remain happy, and ready to rip, any time you are! ❤ (mk7.5 2017 DPS6 driver here.)
Q.: Why, then, are all dct's, pricey bmw's, all race sport models way up there in price and performance realities, are wet dct's, not dry like these fiesta forcus dct's ??
I agree on driving it hard. I have 196k on the clock and have always treated it like a cheap sports car. I've always tried to at least one to two times a week beat up on it.
@@MikeW0291 Gotta keep the clutch dust shook out. You are doing the right thing, to keep her healthy! I usually always drive like I'm Seb Ogier, doing his errands. 😄
@@questionreality6003 There are benefits to not having clutch dust circulating all over in your transmission fluid. . And, there are many ways to build a good transmission. You can also drop a complete DPS6 transmission by yourself, with basic tools, and without a lift. Taking one apart, cleaning it every few years, will keep the dust out, and the transmission working fine, over at least two additional LuK RepSets, after the original. And once you've done the job one time, a lot of folks feel pretty confident in doing the job themselves the next clutch change. Typically, that's half a million miles+, over the three sets, if you drive the car with some spirit on a very regular basis. . Check out my buddy Ben's channel. (Big Ben's Cars & Cycles) He was a transmission specialist at a Ford Dealer, for about a decade, until recently quitting to do CZcams full time. He's highly experienced on every detail of the DPS6. I bet he could convince you that the DPS6 is actually a great transmission, that got a bad rap, due to a poorly engineered TCM. That poorly designed TCM, however, was redesigned, and no longer has the problems of the 2016, and earlier TCM for the DPS6.
I would drill one on top as well. Also take a air compress and blow it out and use a shop vacuum on the bottom hole. Like an orthoscopic surgery. It will fix the problem.
Don’t drill from the top the transmission frag get on the forks it will roughy shift drill from the bottom because when you spray the hole toward the driver side it which clean A an B
I replaced both actuators’ didn’t work’ cleaned the ports out with brake cleaner reassemble didn’t work, now I’ve drilled the holes cleaned it out plugged it up, didn’t work’ at a loss ‘ next steps ? What y’all think?
I would have used Brake Cleaner because it evaporates after if flushes off the built up clutch friction dust. WD-40 is an oily solvent used for squeaky bicycle chains and door hinges.
He does everything from the bottom of vehicle , I am doing this when I get off work thus will work I watched a lot of people online fixing vehicle this way
Did you end up getting it fixed? Im experiencing the same problem but too scared to drill holes in my transmission for no reason if it turns out not to be the problem 😂
@@stagnantsmoke I have not done anything yet. I’m going to let the shudder get a little worse first. It is not too bad. Then I will try removing the actuators and cleaning with brake fluid. Drilling holes will be last resort.
If you are really worried about it you can plug it with rubber stoppers, nylon screws or caulk. If you want to get really fancy you can tap it and put plugs in.
@@ELPINCHETACHO brake cleaner from AutoZone, Pep Boys, or Oreilly should be ok to use? I would only use a little bit of spray at a time. Don't flood it too much. Stay away from WD-40. If WD-40 gets on the clutch disk then your clutch disk will slip when accelerating.
Ughhh I spryaed enitere large box w-40 and to can of brake cleaner it was good but same code come back same code whentrying forscan test adaptive clutch learning it is clutch travel -err again with P07A3 and -57 . but no mention actuator low mile or any code about TCM any one can help, Ford lost court case against NHTS they have to fix but they go around dirty way, you can go court small claim and this time no email responds from ford horrible ford
@@jcmoney4347 spray lithium grease in the actuator holes and brake clean in the holes you drill. It makes it alot better. Be mindful that this car will always shudder sometimes especially after you disconnect the battery for any reason. My car shudders few times in the city after a really long highway drive (100 miles or more) but then it becomes alright. Dont let it creep, always drive it hard when you take off and you'll be good
@@DesiAnanth I have replaced both actuators. That made it better. Then I reset the transmission. That made it even better. Now there's just a drug out pause when it changes gears. It literally feels like I'm driving a clutch.
My wife's car will run just fine for a week after the battery is unplugged for a day. So I don't think it is any other issue outside of the TCM or possibly the ECM. But definitely a computer issue. If it was the clutch or a actuator I would have issues even after the battery has been disconnected for a period of time. Please correct me if im wrong.
TCM is possible. Just gotta have it diagnosed by ford but if clutches don't stick it will not be a factor they'll tell you straight what it is. Clean it 1st tho.
The Transmission Control Module TCM will be confused if the Clutch forks are sticking and then the gear shift points will be all over the place. When you disconnect the battery it resets the TCM and then when the forks get stuck again it will do the same. I thought the same thing that it was electrical too at first. But when I had my issues it wouldn't want to shift into 3rd every time it acted up. The fork sticking makes sense because the dual Clutch system one Clutch does the even gears and one Clutch does the odd number gears. If the TCM is bad it will be bad disconnect and reconnect battery won't work. Anyways I'm not a pro mechanic and each Transmission issue can be different 🤙🏾
@@misalime1320 so I cleaned mine just now (without drilling), and it was shifting beautifully. Then I took it to the road and I made it to 60 and it had trouble shifting. Now the problem is back. I might have to drop the transmission and clean the inside really good to see if it does anything.
Dumbest idea i have ever seen lets spray wd-40 over a cltuch all that will do is cause the clutch to slip and leave a oilly film for more dust to collect too brake cleaner would have been a 200% better choice
You saved my mom thousands to repair her 2012 ford focus! You’re the best man! 🙏🙏
Thank you. My wife has had her 2012 Focus since 2013 and has put 160K miles plus on it, and it has never shifted as well as it does now. Simple and beautiful fix. After spraying I took the flexible attachment from the WD-40 and put it on a can of Brakecleen to rinse. I then cleared the code and test-drove for 30 minutes. I cannot remember it ever shifting so smoothly.
I forgot to mention that it was undrivable before the fix.
I tried that now it won't go in reverse
Just "put some welly in it" every day, like they say in Britain, and she'll stay dust-free, and maybe never bind once. . Go to an empty parking lot, or go to a track day, at a local track, and pretend you're a bit of a WRC driver... 😄
@@bigwormhapper6957take the actuator off and back on. I didn't have my A actuator on right and it wouldn't shift into Forward gears
Amigo eres un genio soy de México y mi carro es americano lo nacionalize a mexicano tiene más de 400000 km ya esta corretiado me hizo la falla y me marco el codigo P07A5 y P07A5-00 embrague pegado y friccion B stuck on y primero revise que no fueran los selenoides el servomotor cambie el A por el B y siguió haciendo lo mismo, el cual procedí a realizar tu arreglo americano solo leei los comentarios y use una broca pequeña solo para que entrara la manguera del limpiador de frenos use dos latas el el orificio de abajo donde sale el liquido si use una broca del tamaño de la tuya y déjame decirte salio mucho loquido color negro por eso use dos latas de limpiadores de frenos para que se limpiara bien ya al último si le eche WD40 un poco unas 4 rociadasojo pero lo hize ya cuando había sacado lo sucio ya que pienso que si lo uso en un principio podria hacer que se pegara más las tierra ya que tiene grasita el WD40 procedi a pender el auto y maravilla tu técnica la seguí al 90% solo la hize un 10% a mi modo y me acabas de salvar ya estaba triste ya que no traigo efectivo me acaban de despedir de mi trabajo ayer y ayer mismo se me descompuso el carro 😢.... cabe recalcar que solo me lleve 400 pesos mexicanos que viene siendo unos 24 dolares americanos OJO Y MUCHO OJO no soy mecánico soy el dueño del auto y lo hize sin pagar mano de obra gracias a este maravilloso video y a los comentarios que me animaron a realizar esta modificación los cambios entraron suaves muy suaves, modificación arriesgada si es arriesgada pero en la situación que me encuentro era como dice el dicho el que no arriesga no gana
Como tip no le den mucho a la broca al orificio de abajo fijarse donde mero hizo el orificio en este video haganlo igual y con cuidado ya que el de abajo si topa poquito con algo y no vaya ser que lo dañen solo vueltas con el taladro al llegue y sin empujar mucho el taladro
muchas gracias amigo no te conozco pero ❤❤❤ te ganaste mi respeto y gratitud fue una luz en este camino oscuro gracias infinitas 🙏
Amigo tengo el mismo problema, y quiero arriesgarme pero me gustaría hablar con alguien que ya lo hice, como tapaste los orificios ? Con plastiacero o algo así ?
@@oswaldobandazavala2963con chicle tape el mio (Goma de mascar)
Creo un par de tornillos pueden ayudar
Que bien poder escuchar un consejo en español. Mi ford focus 2012 ha estado raro desde ayer🥺😭 hoy me saco un código P07A3 no se que es pero creo que es el liquido de los frenos me dicen que es de transmisión pero le pido a Dios que mañana con la ayuda fe un amigo lo podamos hacer porque ahorita estoy como tú sin trabajo y aquí un mecánico solo por revisarlo cobra 65 dolares, este carro ha sido tan bueno me ha llevado a dos viajes super largos en el último maneje 12 horas y estuvo demasiado bien, me encanta mi auto ojalá pueda solucionar, gracias
@@anacarolinamosquera4934buenas noches amiga yo también tengo ese problema con mi Ford Focus 2012
I have a 2014 Focus with 242,000 miles on it. I've always had a jerky transmission since i got it with 40k miles on it. About a year and a half ago I had problems with my clutch actuator B. It had visible damage to it and I replaced it. I recently had a P090C Code (Clutch 'B' Actuator Control Circuit Low has been detected.) I bought another new clutch actuator, and about a week ago I replaced it again but this time it didn't work. I took it back out and I also removed clutch actuator A. I sprayed compressed air, WD 40 & Carburetor Cleaner in both actuator ports. I put the old new actuator in A and the new Actuator in B. I hooked the battery back up and did the transmission reset inside the car. It's the one where you turn the key on and put it in N for 15 sec. Turn key off, turn key on and put it in park...(check focus trans. reset on CZcams) So far my transmission shifts super smooth. My gas mileage meter on the dashboard used to say 34 mpg but now it says 42mpg. I'm going to do the actual math at next fill up to see how true this is. If I have future problem then I'll probably try the drill a hole in the bottom of the transmission method to try to remove more dust and debris. Thanks for your videos!
@frankgagnier I can’t find the reset procedure you’re talking about but I found 2 other ones that didn’t work can you post a link?
@@justinthompson1086 it won't let me. It called 2014 Ford Focus transmission reset
Can you give an update about how your car has performed?
@@roldrix0354 I did end up drilling holes in the transmission. I blew a bunch of dust out of the transmission and sprayed some cleaner in there but it was too late. These fixes only lasted a few hundred miles and it started getting dangerous. I ended up replacing the clutches and forks by watching Big Ben's Ford Focus Transmission videos. He has one that tells you how to do it with no special tools. I bought a Luk Rep Set on Amazon for $600ish bucks. The hardest part about the whole job was getting the transmission back in. The whole transmission isn't super heavy. I want to say that it was around 100 pounds. I ended up buying a engine hoist from Harbor Frieght. It made it easier to line up the transmission. If anyone who reads this plans on attempting this I suggest removing all three sensors from the transmission and removing the intake to get easier access to the starter that you have to remove. I did all this a 250k. I live in Florida and have kept great care as my car as a whole. It has no rust and still looks in great shape so I figured it was worth doing. It now has 262k miles on it and it drives smooth and amazing now!
Just Got the invoice for whole entire replacement, 3k for everything(All) in the Bell Housing, He told me its the Forks A&B inside of the Housing,(From Experience)He's a transmission specialist of 20+years, The #1 atleast in my County, Blessing 🙌
Are you going to get it fixed?
3k the car ain’t even valued at 1000$
Dealership Recall?
@MikesVlogss change catylitc converter, lol once it's clogged it throws everything off computer wise.
@@CoolinWithSosa catalytic converter has nothing to do with a transmission rebuild topic?
This is an excellent video, economic solution for somebody who doesn't have much money, it's not a permanent fix but at least it will work for a while the cluch pac are already beat so what you have to lose.
Bought a 2012 with 110,000 on it at 195 it started sticking and barley starting I just broke 200,000 today sevs fix made this car shift better than the day I bought it
I can’t believe this worked. Huge thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Thank you very much for the advice I did on my vehicle today and it’s working great thank you and God bless you
this worked great thank you!! i was just about ready to pull the transmission than i seen this tried it useing brake cleaner so far took care of the problem
hey. were you having shuddering as well? did you plug the holes with anything?
Did you drill a hole for the top one or just the bottom? I have already replaced both actuators. I'm thinking about doing this also.
I would like to know as well please.
@@jcmoney4347 I removed the top actuator and tested it with a 6mm spline tool I bought on Amazon. It didn’t stick at all, so my guess is that the lower one (B) gets most of the dust.
@josephearl7983 your absolutely right 9ve done seen 4 other cars fork element b always bottom
Thank you for the video wd penetrant with the steel flex hose fixed the problem
For anyone that has done this, how long have you been driving your car without the same issue happening again? I know this isn’t a permanent fix, but how or how many miles will it buy me?
Ima try this on my recently purchased lemon off a 2015 ford focus. 😫 I got it for 4200 at 130000 miles. I smile of seen this coming. All of a student my light turned on and it started tripping after I had taken the battery parts off to clean a couple of days prior. Now it’s all over the place and unsafe to drive. I took it to auto zone abs they read me a code p07a3 element A stuck on. Secondary DTCs
Did you try it?
I drowned the top actuator in lithium grease and WD-40 and IT GOT UNSTUCK IM SO HAPPY!!!
The top actuator? I was thinking of doing the top actuator also.
How would you drowned the actuator? I want to try this!
Was ur vehicle starting
@@layndretti13same question. How do you drown it ?
@@zumbawitharachelchel5078remove it, hold the actuator in your hand, grease it
It worked! Thanks so much, I have a focus with 126k miles on it, I'm interested in how many miles I'll be able to get with this fix. Planning on babying my focus and just driving this car around town and using my other car for trips over 5 miles
What's your mileage now?
how did it hold up?
@@ts4gv I was able to drive it 2-3k more miles and then I sold it, hopefully the next owner is still driving around with the fix!
So Helpful! Thank you!
Thanks for the video. Been having problems with cluth B getting stuck. Went through a can and a half or break clean and still had black stuff coming out. Hopefully this fixes it.
Did it work bro I'm about to do it myself
I got a 2012 199.800 miles
Muchas gracias amigo fue una buena idea la realice a si como esta el video y anda de maravilla se fue el ruido del actuador atascado 😊😊😊😊
Cómo tapaste los hoyos que hiciste amigo?
Hey sev about how deep did you have to drill on the first hole and how deep on the second I was thinking like aroun̈d a 3/4 in what you think pleas lmk thanks have same focus same problem
I’ve got positions a stuck how I fix that ? Is it at the top ???? Can’t drill the top right????
Hi master. The lower hole will alos work id I do the same lube at upper actuator? Dirt will go out trouhg the same hole? Regard.
Good question, but no replay… we need kindly respond from the video maker
I highly recommend the drilling procedure you will see most of the clutch dust comes out because cleaning the actuators are temporary I had 5 attempts that only last a week or so then same problem
How About Now,?
@@fairfax_fran5109 is it shuddering. And stucking after drilling and cleaning
What happens if i turn that screw for the clutch spring clockwise??does it drive something in ??
Im getting the error code but when i put an allen in the actuator gear and turn it counter clock wise it does not seem to be sticking. Im getting long pauses between shifts. 104000 mi.
Try other actuators
There's 2 and your forks probably still stick even though there not completely stuck had same problem
Is this a T wrench tool?
So I just did this and drilled exactly where you did, confused about a few things. 1st thing is when I sprayed the wd-40 I didnt get as much as you did out only a little bit, and 2 when drilling the bottom hole there was something behind it luckily I stopped before going any further but what is this and did you go through it? I can see into the hole so I know I properly made it in the exact same spot, but Im just confused on what I almost drilled into directly behind where you said to drill?? Might be why not as much is coming out but dont want to take an expensive risk. Thanks.
When drilling be sure to stop immediately after the drill passes through the housing. Do not drill any further.
I did this my transmission is now overheating and I can’t get any gears ???? What can I do to fix this ??? Darn wd40 probably got on clutch plates??? Can you help with advice please
Brake Parts Cleaner evaporates afterwards and is safer when removing clutch dust residue.
need transmission fluid if its reading hot
@FOR THE PEOPLE MEDIA you sure about that bro???
Mine is doing the same after I drilled the holes. Were you able to fix it?
I have ford focus 2013 model. I got the same code popping out P07A3-00 ( transmission friction element B stuck ). Can anyone help me to get this fix .. I’m living in Illinois. The dealer is telling around 2500+ dollars to fix this but I can’t afford this instead I need to sell this 😔
What tool are you usong to turn the fields? Looks like a simple Allen? Size?
Torx
I have this code but the transmission shudders. Im considering trying this but im not sure if it would help
shudder is due to clutch problem which is mostly caused by transmission oil leak from the main seal
unfortunately, this won't help you my friend.
I tried this, but it didn’t work. I have a 2011 fiesta with no reverse or even gears. I’m getting code p07a4 “transmission friction element b stuck off”. My gear didn’t seem locked up. This started with a bad ground for the tcm. After cleaning ground the tcm error was gone, but the p07a4 remained and still missing gears. It will sometimes try to reverse. When the fork gear is all the way out I feel a quarter turn of play. that is the only odd thing with B.
anyone have an idea or seen this before?
This will not fix your transmission if you don't have reverse. Fiestas are known for having negative (ground) issues. Check all battery connections to the ground.
My car show same code. Where is yout shop. Nd how many dollers to fiit this problem
What do you do with the open holes? Weld? Or rubber plugs? Or just leave open? Thanks
That's my question.
You can leave the holes open
How did you close those drilled holes after clean-up?
(To prevent outside dirt will go inside clutch)
Exactly what I wanna know too
You don't need to close them.
@@SevSevy258 Silicone?
Put some welly in it, every time you drive it, and you'll keep the dust out, and keep your actuators working well, and your forks from ever getting bent, bound, or worn excessively. The DPS6 likes to be driven a bit on the aggressive side, to keep in good health. Also, never creep in traffic. It causes excessive wear, and clutch dust to accumulate at the connection to the actuators. If you are a slow, gentle driver, the Fiesta, and Focus DPS6 cars, have completely the wrong transmission for you. You want a car with a CVT, or hydraulic clutch. The DPS6 should be driven most like a spirited manual. A lot of the wrong kind of drivers have bought the Fiesta/Focus's. If you are a WRC fan, and have a little fun in your DCT car, Your transmission will remain happy, and ready to rip, any time you are! ❤ (mk7.5 2017 DPS6 driver here.)
Q.: Why, then, are all dct's, pricey bmw's, all race sport models way up there in price and performance realities, are wet dct's, not dry like these fiesta forcus dct's ??
I agree on driving it hard. I have 196k on the clock and have always treated it like a cheap sports car. I've always tried to at least one to two times a week beat up on it.
@@MikeW0291 Gotta keep the clutch dust shook out. You are doing the right thing, to keep her healthy! I usually always drive like I'm Seb Ogier, doing his errands. 😄
@@questionreality6003 There are benefits to not having clutch dust circulating all over in your transmission fluid. . And, there are many ways to build a good transmission. You can also drop a complete DPS6 transmission by yourself, with basic tools, and without a lift. Taking one apart, cleaning it every few years, will keep the dust out, and the transmission working fine, over at least two additional LuK RepSets, after the original. And once you've done the job one time, a lot of folks feel pretty confident in doing the job themselves the next clutch change. Typically, that's half a million miles+, over the three sets, if you drive the car with some spirit on a very regular basis. . Check out my buddy Ben's channel. (Big Ben's Cars & Cycles) He was a transmission specialist at a Ford Dealer, for about a decade, until recently quitting to do CZcams full time. He's highly experienced on every detail of the DPS6. I bet he could convince you that the DPS6 is actually a great transmission, that got a bad rap, due to a poorly engineered TCM. That poorly designed TCM, however, was redesigned, and no longer has the problems of the 2016, and earlier TCM for the DPS6.
What size bit did you use to spin the clutch actuator?
I want to know as well
I think it's a 6 mm or you can use a spline M6
Special tool ,got mine at amazon
Do you need a scan tool to reprogram the car's shift points after you do this?
Not really just gonna do two three drive cycles.
Reset transmission after , you have to
what about the A actuator?(top actuator) do you drill as well on top or do you spray it from the bottom hole as well?....thanks
I need to know this as well
Do u drill on A?
Same question here😅
I would drill one on top as well. Also take a air compress and blow it out and use a shop vacuum on the bottom hole. Like an orthoscopic surgery. It will fix the problem.
Don’t drill from the top the transmission frag get on the forks it will roughy shift drill from the bottom because when you spray the hole toward the driver side it which clean A an B
I did this and works. I ran a diagnostic but I still get the code. How can I reset this or how long before the code goes away
you need to do reset and calibration/relearn with a supported scan tool
Disconnect battery then play with radio to drain power outta lines theb reconnect- drive it it will clear itself
I replaced both actuators’ didn’t work’ cleaned the ports out with brake cleaner reassemble didn’t work, now I’ve drilled the holes cleaned it out plugged it up, didn’t work’ at a loss ‘ next steps ? What y’all think?
Reset the forks remember counter clockwise no more than 14 spins
For the upper clutch actuator (clutch A), would you drill the hole in the same relative location to the left of the upper actuator? Thanks.
Yes please answer this question someone thank you
You only need to drill the shown hole. The other clutch doesn't get affected usually.
@@MartinBachlernoo!! Just drill bottom B
How about the top A actuator do I do it from the bottom or make a hole at top
An also concerned mine is also stuck the car won't even start
@@noahmoyo5645 you need a tcm
I just did this my transmission is overheating now it wasn’t before it’s worse ? Any advice? Thanks
I would have used Brake Cleaner because it evaporates after if flushes off the built up clutch friction dust. WD-40 is an oily solvent used for squeaky bicycle chains and door hinges.
Update?
@@alexandrosspyridonidis7237 I think this was a bad idea 👎 made mine lot worse had to get transmission rebuilt
Can you show where you drilled your hole at
@@garrieparsons2265 was anything wrong with the clutch when you opened it up
Do you drill a hole for the top actuator?
He does everything from the bottom of vehicle , I am doing this when I get off work thus will work I watched a lot of people online fixing vehicle this way
@@curtislathropdid it work?
What size allen wrench was that?
Try with 5 or 6 mm.
How can I contact you? My car has the same problem.
How do you seal the hole back or do you just leave it open for another dust to get in? Pls help
You don't seal it. Not much dust can enter through that small hole. The clutch itself creates a lot of dust inside.
@@SevSevy258thanks
You don't seal , you just get it to work and get rid of it sell it !!
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Sev is this something to do with these dry dps6's NOT being a WET dct ? (signed 'seeking your expert thoughts)
If I understand your question correctly, then yes.
It’s all fun and games until you take apart the trans and find out the clutch forks roller bearings fell apart in the housing
Carb cleaner?
Yes 👍
im having the same issue with my 2011 Ford Fiesta codes popping up and having problems Shifting does this process work please help ?
Yes do it solves the issue
what about top actuator
Does this help with clutch shuddering from 0-10 MPH?
Did you end up getting it fixed? Im experiencing the same problem but too scared to drill holes in my transmission for no reason if it turns out not to be the problem 😂
@@stagnantsmoke I have not done anything yet. I’m going to let the shudder get a little worse first. It is not too bad. Then I will try removing the actuators and cleaning with brake fluid. Drilling holes will be last resort.
Sand the frame where the 3 ground connections connect it light weight works
@@DavidBeatypersonal no this wont help with your problem. 4 or 5 wide open throttle take offs from a stop should fix you up.
Can you use brake cleaner instead? Is this a temporary fix?
You can use both of them. Fisrt brake cleaner and adter WD40.
What if this dont wrk and i got the same code it keep making noises when turned off
Following
Having same problem
can we just change the trasmission oil?
No. The area affected is dry. Nothing to do with the transmission oil.
This will not hurt anything long term down the road? What about the dust that will get in the holes over time?
Bell housing is not sealed, so no harm.
If you are really worried about it you can plug it with rubber stoppers, nylon screws or caulk. If you want to get really fancy you can tap it and put plugs in.
Or better yet, buy a plug and tap.
Transmission oil isn’t going to leak out of the holes?
My buddy has a 2011 Ford Fiesta and this code came on
Want to know as well
Can somebody fix my 2012 focus like this 😩
Bout to try this on my girls focus today I'll let you know how it goes
how did it go?
@@jethrokendrick174
Tried it and wd40 is not coming out
Brake Cleaner spray is safer, doesnt leave any oily residue.
@@MikesVlogss recomiendas alguna marca en especial ?
@@ELPINCHETACHO brake cleaner from AutoZone, Pep Boys, or Oreilly should be ok to use? I would only use a little bit of spray at a time. Don't flood it too much. Stay away from WD-40. If WD-40 gets on the clutch disk then your clutch disk will slip when accelerating.
Pb blaster ok?
Don't use anything that leaves an oily residue
Que buen video
How you gonna repair holes?
You don't need to. There is nothing but air in the bell housing.
@@SevSevy258 true. But it’s a dry Clutch system you don’t want no moisture build up could cause a malfunction maybe 🤔
Place a tap in the hole. Or seal it with silicone. Focus has a cover for enigne and transmission below.
I was thinking I'd probably put a rubber plug in there just for good measure.
Just did this last night
Y como te fue funciono ??
Ughhh I spryaed enitere large box w-40 and to can of brake cleaner it was good but same code come back same code whentrying forscan test adaptive clutch learning it is clutch travel -err again with P07A3 and -57 . but no mention actuator low mile or any code about TCM any one can help,
Ford lost court case against NHTS they have to fix but they go around dirty way, you can go court small claim and this time no email responds from ford horrible ford
You really need to spray it onto the forks that press the clutch. Unless they travel freely, you will keep getting the same problem.
Bruh why would you drill holes in the transmission 💀😂
Well, don't...
Did it but w o the holes. Wasn't sure where to drill thank you
just drill exactly where he drilled. my drill even went inside ffs. didnt hurt anything though
How did you do it without the holes
Did you spray it in the actuator holes and did it make it better
@@jcmoney4347 spray lithium grease in the actuator holes and brake clean in the holes you drill.
It makes it alot better. Be mindful that this car will always shudder sometimes especially after you disconnect the battery for any reason.
My car shudders few times in the city after a really long highway drive (100 miles or more) but then it becomes alright.
Dont let it creep, always drive it hard when you take off and you'll be good
@@DesiAnanth I have replaced both actuators. That made it better. Then I reset the transmission. That made it even better. Now there's just a drug out pause when it changes gears. It literally feels like I'm driving a clutch.
My wife's car will run just fine for a week after the battery is unplugged for a day. So I don't think it is any other issue outside of the TCM or possibly the ECM. But definitely a computer issue. If it was the clutch or a actuator I would have issues even after the battery has been disconnected for a period of time.
Please correct me if im wrong.
TCM is possible. Just gotta have it diagnosed by ford but if clutches don't stick it will not be a factor they'll tell you straight what it is. Clean it 1st tho.
I clean mine and erase the codes it stop for a small time then it came back
I know your comment is 2 years old I try changing what u did
The Transmission Control Module TCM will be confused if the Clutch forks are sticking and then the gear shift points will be all over the place. When you disconnect the battery it resets the TCM and then when the forks get stuck again it will do the same. I thought the same thing that it was electrical too at first. But when I had my issues it wouldn't want to shift into 3rd every time it acted up. The fork sticking makes sense because the dual Clutch system one Clutch does the even gears and one Clutch does the odd number gears. If the TCM is bad it will be bad disconnect and reconnect battery won't work. Anyways I'm not a pro mechanic and each Transmission issue can be different 🤙🏾
@@misalime1320 so I cleaned mine just now (without drilling), and it was shifting beautifully. Then I took it to the road and I made it to 60 and it had trouble shifting. Now the problem is back.
I might have to drop the transmission and clean the inside really good to see if it does anything.
Chrisz how did you clean it?
Hi
Dumbest idea i have ever seen lets spray wd-40 over a cltuch all that will do is cause the clutch to slip and leave a oilly film for more dust to collect too brake cleaner would have been a 200% better choice
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😂change job mate leave things you don't understand
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