Transmission acting weird... :(
03-06-2002, 01:20 PM
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Transmission acting weird... :(
While in 3rd gear, when I get to just above 3k rpms, the rpms drop 1-2 hundred rpms and it keeps accelerating... It's really weird and only does it in 3rd. Its a brand new tranny with about 4k on it... Maybe something to do with the torque converter? 
03-06-2002, 01:28 PM
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It's shifting into 4th perhaps? Then after it's in 4th, the torque converter will lock up as well. So there are 4 changes you feel altogether.
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
Torque converter lock
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
Torque converter lock
03-06-2002, 01:33 PM
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No, it's not shifting into 4th. This is with OD off. Lets say the cars at mid throttle in 3rd gear... at about 3200rpms the rpms drop back down to 3000. Its really weird and only happens in 3rd gear... 
Originally posted by njmaxseltd
It's shifting into 4th perhaps? Then after it's in 4th, the torque converter will lock up as well. So there are 4 changes you feel altogether.
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
Torque converter lock
It's shifting into 4th perhaps? Then after it's in 4th, the torque converter will lock up as well. So there are 4 changes you feel altogether.
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
Torque converter lock
03-06-2002, 03:02 PM
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It's all about the Benjamins... $$$ and I aint got none right now, but Ive had that in mind for the past few months, as soon as some $$$ rolls in...
Originally posted by La Jolla Max
hmm...time for a tranny swap, Matt?
hmm...time for a tranny swap, Matt?
03-06-2002, 03:32 PM
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Thats is weird. Im having the same problem with my car. It shifts into 3rd but suddenly drops down in RPM before it shifts into 4th. Please don't tell me I need a new transmission cuz I aint got no money man
Maybe I should trying to change my transmission fluid, yea thats it. Im gonna look into that redline stuff.
Maybe I should trying to change my transmission fluid, yea thats it. Im gonna look into that redline stuff.
03-07-2002, 03:59 PM
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So if it happens when I'm accelerating, then somethings wrong right? I still have about 6000 miles of warranty left on this tranny, so I'll just go get another one if thats the case 
Originally posted by Dave B
That's the torque converter locking. Most automatics will lockup in 3rd and 4th. Some even lockup in 2nd.
Dave
That's the torque converter locking. Most automatics will lockup in 3rd and 4th. Some even lockup in 2nd.
Dave
03-08-2002, 04:42 PM
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A while back some people posted that when you are racing or accelerating with the O/D off and when you get to about 4-5k press the O/D back on then the rpm's shoot up and you get a "surge" of power. What is really happening is the torque converter is unlocking and that is why the rpm's launch up. I believe it is something to do with the tranny not liking to shift gears when the torque converter is locked up so it is easier on itself. But when O/D is off the tranny locks up thinking it is not going to have to change. Personally I would like the torque converter to lock up in first so that it is as close to a manuals tranfer of power, being that in an auto it is fluid, not a clutch that transfers power.
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