Is it possible to convert a manual transmission car to an automatic car?

[nebiliyimben_1234]

I hope it is. Because i can do that instead of buying a 2nd hand car.

[WhispersOfTheWind]

you can like program a robotic arm (and a foot) to do the job for you

[MinionJoe]

Easier to do that than to convert an automatic to a manual.

Just need an automatic transmission specific to your make/model, appropriate driveshaft/half-shafts, and probably a new center console (if you care what it looks like). If the replacement transmission is electronically controlled, you'll probably need the module for it if it isn't already incorporated into the manual version. Salvage yard should have the pieces you'd need.

Process may require modifying/cutting the floorpan. Engine/transmission mounts and fitment should be fine as-it. Clutch pedal can be removed/cut off from the driver's well.

[Arthur, King of the Britons]

I would imagine learning how to drive manual is both the easiest and most cost effective solution. It is surprising simple and a somewhat useful skill to have.

[Introverted Gamer]

You'll likely run into issues. Without Swapping the All Wiring Harness and ECU

[nebiliyimben_1234]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von gagnrad:

I would imagine learning how to drive manual is both the easiest and most cost effective solution. It is surprising simple and a somewhat useful skill to have.

Well yes i wanna try to learn that but my mom can't drive it nicely.

Ursprünglich geschrieben von MinionJoe:

Easier to do that than to convert an automatic to a manual.

Just need an automatic transmission specific to your make/model, appropriate driveshaft/half-shafts, and probably a new center console (if you care what it looks like). If the replacement transmission is electronically controlled, you'll probably need the module for it if it isn't already incorporated into the manual version. Salvage yard should have the pieces you'd need.

Process may require modifying/cutting the floorpan. Engine/transmission mounts and fitment should be fine as-it. Clutch pedal can be removed/cut off from the driver's well.

My family has a 2003 Renault Clio.

[Shodan]

To answer your question, yeah, of course it is, everything is possible.

However, it's a huge pain in the ass, chances are something will go wrong and it definitely won't be nearly as good as the factory thing... just why would you even bother? I cannot imagine why you would even need to do that anyway.

Not worth it.

Ursprünglich geschrieben von nebiliyimben_1234:

Ursprünglich geschrieben von gagnrad:

I would imagine learning how to drive manual is both the easiest and most cost effective solution. It is surprising simple and a somewhat useful skill to have.

Well yes i wanna try to learn that but my mom can't drive it nicely.

Try to learn? You can learn it in 5 minutes. Anyone can. Just look around you and see what kind of people can do it just fine with minimal practice.

[Arthur, King of the Britons]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von nebiliyimben_1234:

Ursprünglich geschrieben von gagnrad:

I would imagine learning how to drive manual is both the easiest and most cost effective solution. It is surprising simple and a somewhat useful skill to have.

Well yes i wanna try to learn that but my mom can't drive it nicely.

Pay for lessons or put an ad out in your area looking for help learning, both will still be less expensive options. I'm assuming you don't know how to convert it yourself anyway so you'd need to find someone to do that or teach you how anyway...

[MinionJoe]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von nebiliyimben_1234:

My family has a 2003 Renault Clio.

Most of the information on the Clio I'm finding is for an automatic to manual conversion, implying that manuals are rarer and more sought after.

You're better off trading in the manual Clio for another car with an automatic transmission.

[Shodan]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von MinionJoe:

Ursprünglich geschrieben von nebiliyimben_1234:

My family has a 2003 Renault Clio.

Most of the information on the Clio I'm finding is for an automatic to manual conversion, implying that manuals are rarer and more sought after.

You're better off trading in the manual Clio for another car with an automatic transmission.

Really? I cannot even imagine an automatic 2003 Clio existing, let alone being more popular. I see a lot of those cars here, but never an automatic one.

[MinionJoe]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Shodan:

Really? I cannot even imagine an automatic 2003 Clio existing, let alone being more popular. I see a lot of those cars here, but never an automatic one.

We never got them here in the States, so I can't speak to the ratio of MT to AT in the model. But when I did the searching, I was also getting a lot of articles for things like "convert Mustang from automatic to manual transmission". Most Mustangs were made with an AT. I'd just assumed the Clio was the same.

[Muhyoui]

Do you know engines and cars and etc?

Meaning, are you a car mechanic?
It's totally possible, only if you know how to do it. I've seen it done before

[nebiliyimben_1234]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Aquatic Hydra:

Do you know engines and cars and etc?

Meaning, are you a car mechanic?
It's totally possible, only if you know how to do it. I've seen it done before

Well a little bit.

And my dad will take it to a car mechanic to convert it of course.

[MinionJoe]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von nebiliyimben_1234:

And my dad will take it to a car mechanic to convert it of course.

So you're planning on having a mechanic do the work, but the first step was to ask the Steam Off-Topic forum if the process was possible?

Seems to me like you should have asked the mechanic instead.

[skOsH♥]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Shodan:

To answer your question, yeah, of course it is, everything is possible.

However, it's a huge pain in the ass, chances are something will go wrong and it definitely won't be nearly as good as the factory thing... just why would you even bother? I cannot imagine why you would even need to do that anyway.

Not worth it.

Ursprünglich geschrieben von nebiliyimben_1234:

Well yes i wanna try to learn that but my mom can't drive it nicely.

Try to learn? You can learn it in 5 minutes. Anyone can. Just look around you and see what kind of people can do it just fine with minimal practice.

The only thing thats "difficult" to do is not ride the clutch and try to go into neutral instead of downshifting. But some people drive manuals and downshift even though they know they're going to need to stop, but I don't think it's terrible for a car, just would be a replacement needed sooner than usual, maybe

[MinionJoe]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von d¢:

But some people drive manuals and downshift even though they know they're going to need to stop, but I don't think it's terrible for a car, just would be a replacement needed sooner than usual, maybe

I used to downshift in the car to let the engine help with braking (called "engine braking"). But the increased vacuum generated by the intake caused some problems with my EGR valve and it fouled the manifold, which caused stuttering around 4k RPM during acceleration.

I ran some Seafoam through it and it cleared up, but I did stop engine braking in the car after that.

I still engine brake in the truck. It has much shorter gearing and 6 cylinders and poor brakes (drums on the rear), so it helps a lot. Plus I have a leaky injector so I get some nice burbles and pops while engine braking.