Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) transmission problem

[NOlebos]

2001 automatic 1st. gear problem.



Sometimes goes to 3000rpm before it engages.



Intermittent.



90,000 mi. - last transmission fluid change approx 30,000 mi. ago.

Help!

 

[bmoeller]

If it doesn't go into 2nd gear before getting that high of RPM, it could be either the governor pressure sensor and/or the governor pressure solenoid. Had to do that on my stock transmission. ~$100/ea from the dealer.

 

[fox]

We need more info to be helpful.

Are you talking about the first time with a cold transmission?

Are you talking about the first shift( to second gear)?

 

[NOlebos]

When put in drive it will rev bewfore engaging 1st gear. -- Cold

 

[SnoKing]

When put in drive it will rev bewfore engaging 1st gear. -- Cold

Idle in neutral for 30 secs to fill the TC back up. Stock transmission does not circulate in Park. SNOKING

 

[Fishin Guide]

Idle in neutral for 30 secs to fill the TC back up. Stock transmission does not circulate in Park. SNOKING

Yes, it clearly sounds like drainback. I have found in the winter months, running an additional 1/2 quart stops that issue. The fluid is cold and you pump it out of the pan faster than it runs back in.



Add 1/2 quart of ATF and see what happens. This has been the fix for me everytime.



Dave