Re: Auto Trans Problems

[jtrealty@xxxx]

There are a couple of things to rule out before you replace the shift 
computer. Make sure that the vacuum line to the modulater is
connected and not leaking. Check and adjust the line pressure. Check 
the level of the trans fluid and smell it to see if it is burnt. Also 
check color. (It should be red without small black bits in it). Check 
the cable adjustment to the shift computer. Make sure all of the 
connections to the shift computer plug are clean and tight. In the
end it will probably be the shift computer but you will kick yourself 
if you wait for it, spend for it, go through the work to put it in, 
and still have the same troubles. Mileage doesn't seem to be a major 
factor in failures of the shift computer. You do not have to drop the 
fluid and pan to replace the computer but it is a good idea to peek 
inside once in a while.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxx, mwalker@xxxx wrote:
> I have a problem currently with it in that it won't shift from 1st 
to 
> 2nd
> unless I hit 5k RPM or slightly higher and then let off the gas a 
bit.
> shifting from 2nd to third may do the same thing but I haven't 
pushed 
> it to
> that.