AT Trans problem
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AT Trans problem
My trans will shift in overdrive and back out around 45 to 50 and i have noticed the tc locking up early like around 30 to 35 sometimes instead of the 40 to 50. I have seen alot of gassers do this. I know if i let if go to long it will smoke the trans. if go wot then it shifts like it should or even half throtle every thing works great but its the cruisen around town i have the problem with. Any help would be great thanks.
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It could be a few things.
First thing to check is the throttle cable on the trans. Make sure it has the right adjustment at full throttle.
The locking unlocking you describe sounds like electrical interference. DTT has a easy to install noise filter that stopped this issue in my trans.
A stock truck should lockup around 35-39 mph in drive. If it's locking later, you may have a different issue.
Possibility list includes APPS, voltage issues, alternator, electrical noise, solenoid in trans, PCM issue, batteries, bad grounds, and the list goes on.
Try the easy stuff first. Also, I have seen one truck that had a lock unlock issue that had a brake light switch out of adjustment. It would cycle the TC on rough rouds, but less on the hiway. It took following him to the parts shop to see the flicker and figure it out.
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First thing to check is the throttle cable on the trans. Make sure it has the right adjustment at full throttle.
The locking unlocking you describe sounds like electrical interference. DTT has a easy to install noise filter that stopped this issue in my trans.
A stock truck should lockup around 35-39 mph in drive. If it's locking later, you may have a different issue.
Possibility list includes APPS, voltage issues, alternator, electrical noise, solenoid in trans, PCM issue, batteries, bad grounds, and the list goes on.
Try the easy stuff first. Also, I have seen one truck that had a lock unlock issue that had a brake light switch out of adjustment. It would cycle the TC on rough rouds, but less on the hiway. It took following him to the parts shop to see the flicker and figure it out.
Dave
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One thing I did to mine too is put a new speed sensor in which is located on the transmission. Mine is an 01 also, but I wondering if I didn't just need to clean the old one off. You might just try this first. The sensor has a magnet in it and it picks up metal powders and flakes which can interfere with the sensor.
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Had similar problem a few weeks ago and after spending money on a new trans the problem was still there. Trans was in bad shape anyways so I got over it. They figured voltage spikes and changed alternator and problem was solved. Would have never guessed that one myself.
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Cheapest thing you can do is clean up the battery terminals, that will often fix the problem.
If it doesn't, clean up all the grounds, making sure they have good contact and are tight, particularly the PCM grounds.
Then move to the alternator connections, same drill.
Then if it is still doing it, do a search for foil wrap, there are a couple wires you can wrap with foil to cut out electrical noise.
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If it doesn't, clean up all the grounds, making sure they have good contact and are tight, particularly the PCM grounds.
Then move to the alternator connections, same drill.
Then if it is still doing it, do a search for foil wrap, there are a couple wires you can wrap with foil to cut out electrical noise.
phox
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the issue is taking place right arend the 50 mph zone under easy consistant peddle. From what i can tell ether the overdrive or the torqe lock up is acting up and itsunlocking and relocking be for it has fully dissengaged just a 200 to 300 rpm change. And this happens really fast.
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Sounds like TC cycling.
IMO, under light throttle the voltage threshold to the PCM is so small, the computer can get confused. As stated, all grounds should be checked and cleaned.
You might give DTT a call and ask about the noise filter. It stopped the cycling in mine.
Dave
IMO, under light throttle the voltage threshold to the PCM is so small, the computer can get confused. As stated, all grounds should be checked and cleaned.
You might give DTT a call and ask about the noise filter. It stopped the cycling in mine.
Dave
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Keep those battery cables and post really clean. Mine was shifting 1 to 2 and back at slow speeds and OD jumping back and forth at and around 50. Changed speed sensor and it seem to help the low speed problem but not the OD. I had cleaned my cables about 6 months ago and there was no sign of corrosion. Pulled them off anyways and saw that the post and cables had what I'd call dead lead, which is when the lead turns dark gray or black. I cleaned this off with a post and cable brush. Been 3 days nows with no problems at all. Wouldn't think that computer would be that sensitive, but I guess it is. My batteries check out good and the engine cranked fine. Just a little dead lead can cause your problems. A good cheep fix I guess. Worth a try anyways.
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