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Einhander
03-07-2011, 04:59 AM
I know I havn't been the most active member on the site, but if I can atleast get some ideas of where to start before I hand over my wallet to some stranger with a wrench, I would be very appreciative.

My car is a 97 T/A WS6.
The transmission is the original 4L60-E. (Atleast to my knowledge)
My car refuses to shift into 3rd and 4th, but 1st, 2nd, and Reverse are still just as strong as ever.

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
LTb1ow
03-07-2011, 07:32 AM
Sounds like you lost the 3-4 clutch pack.
NastyEllEssWon
03-07-2011, 10:29 AM
check the fluid
BonzoHansen
03-07-2011, 11:37 AM
Sounds like you lost the 3-4 clutch pack.

would solenoids failing do that?
LTb1ow
03-07-2011, 11:42 AM
Bad shift solenoid would lose 1st and 4th.
sweetbmxrider
03-07-2011, 04:19 PM
Its best to just go to a trans shop after checking the fluid. There are many different things that could cause your specific issues. Anything from a stuck valve, to a bad seal, to a blocked oil passage, to the 2-4 band.
LS1ow
03-07-2011, 04:44 PM
Sounds like you lost the 3-4 clutch pack.

is that your answer to world hunger too?
LTb1ow
03-07-2011, 04:44 PM
is that your answer to world hunger too?

Yes.
S.J.SLEEPER
03-07-2011, 06:48 PM
2-3 shift solenoid can cause this problem

also try this:
unplug large round 20 pin connector going into trans,
try driving manually shifting through gears,
If it manually shifts into 3rd & 4th, then there is no mechanical problem, it is a electrical (pcm,solenoid,wiring harness) problem.
LS1ow
03-07-2011, 06:52 PM
2-3 shift solenoid can cause this problem

also try this:
unplug large round 20 pin connector going into trans,
try driving manually shifting through gears,
If it manually shifts into 3rd & 4th, then there is no mechanical problem, it is a electrical (pcm,solenoid,wiring harness) problem.

wish someone woulda told me that befor my car was in process of bein taken apart.:|


thats a good thing to know thou, thanks for the tip
S.J.SLEEPER
03-08-2011, 04:07 AM
wish someone woulda told me that befor my car was in process of bein taken apart.:|


Well you posted your question yesterday morning, You should have waited for someone to give you "real" technical advice, not wild guesses before pulling it apart.:nod:

if you take trans out & need someone to look @ it pm me.
S.J.SLEEPER
03-08-2011, 04:09 AM
Sorry 5.s1ow..... saw last post and thought you were the O.P.
Einhander
03-11-2011, 04:45 AM
Sorry it took so long for me to log back on. Being the primary ambulance in a city is kinda busy.

I checked the fluid and it looked almost brand new.

Where can I find the big 20-pin on the trans. Keep in mind all I have for lifting purposes is a 3 ton jack and 2 ramps..... maybe a cinder block or two if i look hard enough. lol
BackStreet
03-12-2011, 09:33 AM
I have the exact same problem. Fluid is fine. I even tried a pt of trans medic.
S.J.SLEEPER
03-12-2011, 08:17 PM
Sorry it took so long for me to log back on. Being the primary ambulance in a city is kinda busy.

I checked the fluid and it looked almost brand new.

Where can I find the big 20-pin on the trans. Keep in mind all I have for lifting purposes is a 3 ton jack and 2 ramps..... maybe a cinder block or two if i look hard enough. lol


Rear right side of trans, plug faces down towards the pan from up top.