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Old 12-29-2006, 02:56 AM
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well basically my car has been messed up for a little bit. it stays in first way too long, and when i punch it from a roll a downshift and then it revs up really fast and then keeps bouncinbg off the rev limiter. fluids are ok. no codes. shift points are normal. just 1 to 2 is like that. didnt think it was the converter but a friend of mine told me it was a possibility. i just want to narrow it down before i bring it in to the shop.
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not likley a converter sounds more like a failing 2-4 band to me
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Not to quote fanky here but your band is more than likely hurt. You could also have a broken 1-2 accumulator or a solenoid that is not releasing as it should. This is why we use the aluminum style accumulator piston and new solenoids on our level 4 and 5 builds. Vince
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What are the signs of a bad converter?
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No movement, sliping in all gears, noise, vibration, lockup issues and probably a couple more that I have forgotten.
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My input says worn/burnt band and possibly a bad sprag.....




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