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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 02:38 AM
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Question convertor lockup switch

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how do i install a switch to lockup my convertor in 2 nd gear as i sometimes tow up steep grades from a dead stop folowing other slow vehicals and need to get lockup to control heat in trany .
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 06:05 AM
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Go here for the instructions.

http://www.tstproducts.com/installat...tructions.aspx
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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hi
thank you !

also i thought i saw someware you could just tap into the tps wire near the tps to do it ?
if so which wires ect ?

thank you !
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 12:26 AM
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From my experience lockup in 2nd gear exclusivley is impossible without some valve body work, as it is a hydraulic restriction when the lever is in "2". It will lockup from a standstill, on a take-off, through 2nd gear with the switch, only in "drive" though.
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