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Old Nov 30, 2025 | 04:54 PM
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So, I bought a 2005 base C6 roller, I had another 05-donor car for the drivetrain. The car has heads and cam 6.2l ls3 short block with 243 heads. running a Lingenfelter module to account for reluctor difference. transmission is stock. Ever since I built the car it shifts 1-2 fine upon shifting into 3rd it acts like it's in neutral before falling back down into second. I have since replaced the transmission and am having the exact same issue. I also tried the transmission control module from the other car. Not sure if it could be wiring harness related or if I really have managed to get two transmissions with the exact same problem.
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Old Nov 30, 2025 | 05:41 PM
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Did you check codes ?
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Have no codes in TCM from either transmission
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What I learned is the 05 Automatic was only installed in the 05, after that different transmission used believe it's 4L65E.
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Originally Posted by 1bdvet
What I learned is the 05 Automatic was only installed in the 05, after that different transmission used believe it's 4L65E.
yes the 05 is a one year only (the 4l65E) in 06 they got a 6 speed (6L80)
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Didn't 05 carry over the A4 from the C5? Dumb question but you're sure the wiring is correct?
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Originally Posted by C6VetteLover
Didn't 05 carry over the A4 from the C5? Dumb question but you're sure the wiring is correct?
I believe the c5 had the 4l60e c6 has the 65e same just a little stronger

currently pulling interior to check every ground and well as all bcm plugs
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make sure that plug under the battery tray is fully snapped in
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