red87iroc

iTrader: (8)

Hello all!

I have a 1994 Trans Am GT. Drivetrain is all stock. Tranny fluid looks old, but is not brown or black, and does not smell burnt.

The other day, I placed the gear selector into 1, and the car would not move forward. It felt as thought the trans slipped badly. Moved the selector towards D, and as it went into 3, the trans grabbed.

Same thing if I put the selector into 2. And it does not matter if I put the transmission into "performance mode".

So, if I use D or 3, all is well. The trans works fine (I can chirp second).

If I use 1 or 2, all is not well.

Anybody able to tell me why this is happening?

Rock-On

iTrader: (-2)

Low /reverse clutch out...takeing off on low roller in 3rd...just a guess...hope this helps..Dave

red87iroc

iTrader: (8)

Dave:

Thanks......if my reverse operation is normal, does this help the diagnosis at all?

GoFast908Z

iTrader: (12)

Sounds similar to the converter failure i had last fall.

btw, I've never heard of a TA GT before??

red87iroc

iTrader: (8)

94 Was the only year they offered at TA GT. If you ordered the GT, basically you got ALL of the luxury and performance options available.

The easiest way to tell a GT from a regular 94 TA is the hi-rise spoiler.

Looks like I may be purchasing a stall earlier than planned!

Thanks!