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03-07-2011, 04:59 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Transmission problems
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.
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03-07-2011, 07:32 AM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Sounds like you lost the 3-4 clutch pack.
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03-07-2011, 10:29 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Delran
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check the fluid
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03-07-2011, 11:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LTs1ow
Sounds like you lost the 3-4 clutch pack.
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would solenoids failing do that?
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03-07-2011, 11:42 AM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Bad shift solenoid would lose 1st and 4th.
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03-07-2011, 04:19 PM
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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.
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03-07-2011, 04:44 PM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LTs1ow
Sounds like you lost the 3-4 clutch pack.
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is that your answer to world hunger too?
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03-07-2011, 04:44 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Originally Posted by 5.s1ow
is that your answer to world hunger too?
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Yes.
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Originally Posted by KirkEvil
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03-07-2011, 06:48 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: barnegat nj
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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.
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I never pulled into the staging beams at the track and saw a dyno in the other lane.
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03-07-2011, 06:52 PM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by S.J.SLEEPER
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.
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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
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Nitrous - 10.16 @ 132 - 1.40 60"
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03-08-2011, 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 5.s1ow
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. 
if you take trans out & need someone to look @ it pm me.
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Originally Posted by SRGN
I never pulled into the staging beams at the track and saw a dyno in the other lane.
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03-08-2011, 04:09 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: barnegat nj
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Sorry 5.s1ow..... saw last post and thought you were the O.P.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SRGN
I never pulled into the staging beams at the track and saw a dyno in the other lane.
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03-11-2011, 04:45 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Millville, NJ
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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
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03-12-2011, 09:33 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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I have the exact same problem. Fluid is fine. I even tried a pt of trans medic.
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03-12-2011, 08:17 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: barnegat nj
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Einhander
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
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Rear right side of trans, plug faces down towards the pan from up top.
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Originally Posted by SRGN
I never pulled into the staging beams at the track and saw a dyno in the other lane.
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