[DML] Re: Auto Trans Problem
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[DML] Re: Auto Trans Problem



I'll do the filter and fluid checks today, but I'm not familiar with 
the line pressure check or the light box.  Could you explain 
further?  Can I remove the shift computer and send it somwhere to 
have it diagnosed?

Thanks for your help so far!

Dennis Lowery

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx> 
wrote:
> You could be experiencing the shift computer wildly changing the 
gears
> or you could in fact be slipping the clutches. Check the line 
pressure
> and clean the filter. Get a light box and watch what the shift
> computer is trying to do. Do not drive the car this way much because
> you could be doing serious internal damage. You say the fluid level 
is
> OK, but what does the fluid look like? Is it nice and red and smells
> good or is it dark and burnt smelling? Put some on your fingers, is 
it
> gritty or smooth and clean? This can tell you alot about the 
internal
> condition of the trans without taking it apart. Make sure you check
> the level as per the procedure in the Workshop Manual.
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757 
> 
> -- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "thebrave65" <johnnysher1@xxxx> 
wrote:
> > Slipping like that is BAD.  Sounds like the plates are going 
south on 
> > you.  I hate to say it, but if you don't stop driving it AND get 
it 
> > looked at soon, you're headed for a rebuild.  $$$$
> > 
> > Johnny
> > 5518
> > 
> > 
> > > Hey Group!
> > > 
> > > During hard acceleration my cars auto trans seems to "slip then 
> > > catch" multiple times until some momemtum is built up, then it 
> > seems 
> > > to operate fine.  I have checked the fluid level and it is fine.
> > > 
> > > Some of these "slip then catch" cycles are somewhat harsh, 
making 
> > the 
> > > car jerk rather hard.
> > > 
> > > Any help would be appreciated!
> > > 
> > > Dennis Lowery




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