6r80 - bulkhead leaking? fluid in connector

[wakebum2507]

So i'm still experiencing some strange issues with my 6r80 swap.

its still randomly shifting or not shifting, and i'm looking for the cause. it has to be electrical somewhere. the trans is clearly getting power, but i've checked that as well on the connector under the hood.

i checked over the weekend, and the bulkhead connector on the back of the trans has a little red fluid in it, indicating that the o-rings on that sleeve need to be replaced.

so the question is: would trans fluid in the connector cause intermittent issues like i'm seeing?

has anyone else seen a little residue or fluid in their connector?

 

[Torchy]

So are you talking about the inside of this connection?

 

[wakebum2507]

That's the one

 

[Torchy]

Why does the pan have to be dropped to replace an o-ring on it?

 

[wakebum2507]

because there is a stupid little lever you have to release from the inside of the trans.