Problem with 3045 CVT

[farmall40]

tkeefer,very well stated and your calibration instructions are correct. However,the calibration numbers will be different on each individual unit. Don't want anyone thinking there is a problem if they don't see the "21".

This is correct, after I did the calibration my numbers where different tha 21.

 

[airportdude]

that is the whole reason i joined this forum i love the tractor but hate to use it due to the exact same problem with tranny, will you let me know if you find a solution.
anthonyburtt@gmail.com

 

[airportdude]

I live in Providence NC but i bought my tractor from Messicks because my dads neighbor is a sales person there. Andrew Boeher, those guys are nice but I hate this transmission my tractor is basically not drivable due to the lack of power when trying to go forward in 2nd or 3rd gear. I hate this transmission, if I dont find a solution I am going to sell this tractor back to them

 

[Sumpter]

My 3040 is doing the same thing. Is there anyway to talk to New Holland? I have tried to find a number but refer you to the dealer. I talked to my dealer about it, but this was the first CVT they ever had on the lot and they are clueless.

 

[airportdude]

same here i called dealer last week and they are looking into it, i just went out and did the calibration but did not notice a change. it sucks 40k dollar tractor

 

[airportdude]

when i finished calibration mine was c 76

 

[Sumpter]

same here i called dealer last week and they are looking into it, i just went out and did the calibration but did not notice a change. it sucks 40k dollar tractor

Well that isn't very encouraging that it made no difference.

 

[airportdude]

The one thing i have going for me is the dealer i bought from is not going to do me wrong, they are very honest. I am going to wait and see what they come up with. I just tried to cultipact my yard and had to stay in first gear snd gear would not pull across flat yard

 

[wrenchguy]

airportdude & Sumpter,please check your PM's. If the solution I offered works,please let me know and please share with others.

 

[Sumpter]

It has lots more power than my tc34. I can have a full load of dirt and it doesn't hesitate. Plus the tractor weighs enough that I don't need balast. It will get a little light on the back but my tc34 would lift off the ground even with the tires filled.

Calibrating the CVT is something that should be done every service period. This is how I do it,

With the tractor off, in Neutral and 1st gear. On a level or slight downgrade with 100' feet of room.
Hold the Home button while starting the tractor and release after 5 seconds. "CAL" will appear on the display then "U21" will appear. Raise the RPMs until "CL" is displayed. Pull the E-brake up hard and step on the brakes. Press the "Resume/+" cruise button once. "F" will appear on the display.
Put the tractor into Forward and hold down the "Resume/-" button. The tractor will begin calibrating until the display flashes something like "F ###". Release the "Resume/-" button and "r" will appear.
Put the tractor into Reverse and hold down the "Resume/-" button again. The tractor will begin calibrating again until something like "r ###" flashes. Release the "Resume/-" button and "C" will appear.
Release the brakes and put the tractor into Forward. Hold down "Resume/-" and the tractor will begin moving forward slowly until "C-21" appears on the display.
Calibration is done, turn off the tractor and turn it back on.

I think this calibrates the forward and reverse clutch as well as the variator.

I just did this calibration and it did nothing to help. I step on the gas and it wants to die. The only reason it don't is that I have the anti-stall switch on. I haven't tried adjusting the brakes yet as wrenchguy suggested