Learning to drive a car is not all the time convenient, and often it may seem like a good solution to choose an automatic Tesla Model X, whether it’s for very easy comfort or ease of use, this sort of transmission is becoming more and more known. Nevertheless, although they might seem like an ideal solution, there may possibly also be problems with the automatic gearboxes of your Tesla Model X . This is exactly the theme of our content page. First, we’ll quickly show you the different types of automatic gearboxes, then, in a second step, which problems you may possibly face with the gearbox of your Tesla Model X , and, finally, how to resolve them.

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The different types of automatic gearbox of a Tesla Model X

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Gearboxes have the advantage of being reputed to be reliable, as you don’t need to use your clutch pedal and every thing is electronically and mechanically controlled there will be no early wear of your clutch or other parts that could be put to the test by misuse on your part.
Nevertheless, depending on the sort of automatic transmission your Tesla Model X is equipped with you will have more or less reliability, we will introduce them to you now:

  • Common automatic gearbox: It will use a torque converter, which will manage the gear changes, it’s the oldest technology, it has evolved quite a lot in the last decades (more gears and a better management of the gear changes).
  • Robotized automatic gearbox: This is a manual gearbox with a robotized system that will replace the driver’s action. This sort of gearbox is less and less general because they are thought to be very slow. We also often feel a coupling during deceleration.
  • Dual-clutch automatic transmission: This is the best automatic transmission, it works on similar principle as the robotic transmission, but thanks to its dual clutch, you won’t have any more problems with slow speeds or increased fuel consumption. They are often fitted on luxury models.
  • Continuously variable automatic box: It is similar principle as on a scooter, a variator will come to control the differences between acceleration and motor speed, they are really slow and tend to be unresponsive during the acceleration phases of your Tesla Model X.

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I’m having problems with the automatic transmission on my Tesla Model X

We now start the part that surely attracts you the most in this article, what are the problems you may face with the automatic transmission of your Tesla Model X? As outlined above, generally they are more reliable than manual transmissions, nevertheless, here are the main problems you may face:

  • As described over, no matter what sort of automatic gearbox, they are often established to be slow and have inertia when accelerating. Nevertheless, this phenomenon is supposed to happen only when the car is started, not when it is launched. If it feels like it happens constantly, the clutch or converter is probably dead.
  • I have the impression that a gear in the automatic transmission of my Tesla Model X no longer shifts or jumps: If you have the impression that your gears no longer shift or tend to jump on your Tesla Model X, there is a part that is undoubtedly responsible for this failure. Obviously, the solenoid that acts as a “switch” to engage the gears must not be working properly, second option, a speed or engine unit speed sensor may be faulty and send the wrong information to your gearbox.
  • If you experience drops caused by the automatic gearbox of your Tesla Model X: If you experience a clutch when you go up or when you slow down, it is either your oil which is too old and which does not lubricate any more adequately all the mechanisms of your gearbox, or else a sensor which gives bad information

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  • My Tesla Model X’s automatic transmission is leaking: Finally, if your Tesla Model X’s automatic transmission is leaking, it’s most probably one of your spy seals is too worn.

How do I fix automatic transmission problems on a Tesla Model X?

And finally, we’re going to try to give you the techniques to fix the automatic transmission problems on your Tesla Model X . Find them below:

  • Oil leak on the automatic gearbox of a Tesla Model X: Discover the source of the leak, and replace the concerned gasket, get it done by a specialist, opening a gearbox is not easy. It will cost you a few hundred euros, specifically for the labour. Do not think twice to read our content page on gearbox oil leaks on Tesla Model X.
  • Sensor issue: No matter which sensor is concerned, a replacement is the only remedy, sensors do not repair themselves, you should count from 100 to a few hundred euros according to the difficulty of access to the one that worries you.
  • Couplings: If you have problems with the couplings on your Tesla Model X, you will only need to do a whole gearbox change to gain comfort and preserve your gears.
  • The automatic gearbox of my Tesla Model X slips: In this case, you certainly have a dead clutch disc, you will have to change the clutch, and on some models you won’t be able to change it without doing a standard exchange of the gearbox, be prepared to spend more than a thousand euros.

There are other automatic transmission problems on Tesla Model X, such as electronic problems or pressure problems, but this list lists the main ones, no matter the reason, for such difficult mechanisms. Once you feel a problem on this level, we recommend you to go quickly to your mechanic.

If you have any further questions about the Tesla Model X, do not hesitate to consult our Tesla Model X category.