Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) auto transmission sluggish response

[rabsyeeha]

Hi, I know this got a lot of general coverage, but I was unable to find a clear answer. I was hoping to prevent a major issue, as the symptoms may indicate.

The automatic transmission on my 2001 does not respond immediately, when going from park to drive. This is not a continuous problem, and occurs occasionally even when the truck is warm. There seems to be a split lag between the time gas is applied and the actual movement of the rig. At that point, a jerk or jolt is felt, and then she rolls.

I read that a governor and governor solenoid may be replaced to help with this, but my local shop says they don't do that kind of detailed service, and that the issue may be with the seals, which according to them requires a rebuild. I was planning to start with a basic fluid/filter change, and use synthetic.

Everything on the truck is stock so far.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[SnoKing]

Call Bill at DTT 866-504-4002. Bill is a very helpful guy and one of the best 47RE guys there is on the planet. SNOKING

 

[jimk]

transmission

Hi, I know this got a lot of general coverage, but I was unable to find a clear answer. I was hoping to prevent a major issue, as the symptoms may indicate.

The automatic transmission on my 2001 does not respond immediately, when going from park to drive. This is not a continuous problem, and occurs occasionally even when the truck is warm. There seems to be a split lag between the time gas is applied and the actual movement of the rig. At that point, a jerk or jolt is felt, and then she rolls.

I read that a governor and governor solenoid may be replaced to help with this, but my local shop says they don't do that kind of detailed service, and that the issue may be with the seals, which according to them requires a rebuild. I was planning to start with a basic fluid/filter change, and use synthetic.

Everything on the truck is stock so far.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

I allways go to neutral first to fill the convertor. Make sure you are getting a good reading on the stick for fluid reading. Make sure the level is not low. Make sure the filter is not plugged. good luck Jim

 

[AKAMAC]

You can try Jims method. But do it by setting e-brake, turning the key to wait to start, putting the transmission into neutral then starting. If this cures the problem you can either replace the plunger in VB or the VB with an after market VB of your choice.



Our VB can drain the TQ converter when in park and doesn't pump fluid when it is in park. Try doing the start-up in N and see where that leads you. At least you will have a starting point.



Mike

 

[rabsyeeha]

Thank you. I will try doing that, and call Bill at DTT.