Re: [DML] Re: Auto Trans Problem

[Chris Shepherd <chrisau79@xxxxxxxxx>]

I had an automatic years ago. The "computer" is located in the transmission as I remember. Well......the housing anyway. It has contacts, look like points in an ignition, that open and close and operate on VERY low voltage. I took the cover off and cleaned these contacts. It worked perfectly after I did this. As I remember, you have to cut through quite a bit of silicon seal to get the cover off. After you get the contacts clean blow it out with canned air. Make sure to seal it when you put it back. As I said, this was years ago so all the usual disclaimers apply! If I could do it, you can.

Ratfink65 <dennis.p.lowery@xxxxxxxx> wrote: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" 
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" 
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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