HELP!!! 3rd and 4th not catching
04-24-2010, 04:13 PM
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HELP!!! 3rd and 4th not catching I'm in need of some help guys.I have a A4 and my 1st and 2nd work just fine but once it hits 3rd it just stays put and acts like it in nutral. I checked my fluids and it was just touching the dipstick so I added some fluids in but nothing got better, though it did smelled burnt. any help in what it could be? do I need a rebuild or do I need to swap trannys? thanks for any help
04-24-2010, 07:55 PM
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does it eventually go into 3rd?? if its just a delayed shift then it sounds like your in need of atleast a shift kit to cure the problem for now... but your probly going to need a freshing up soon!
04-24-2010, 11:36 PM
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well i have to make the rpms jump up to 3 or 4k and then it jumps forward then reves up again and doesnt move. so should a simple rebuild do the trick?
04-25-2010, 12:18 AM
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yep mine did the same thing... turns out my 3-4 clutches & steels were roasted, check ball was stuck, and the pump bushing was a little worn... the master rebuild kit is only $150 including the clutches, steels, bushings, gaskets, and seals...
it was a very easy rebuild, just got it put back in tonight and it works like a champ!
try replacing the fluid and filter befor you get to excited.... also while the pan is off check your solenoids with an ohm meter.
it was a very easy rebuild, just got it put back in tonight and it works like a champ!
try replacing the fluid and filter befor you get to excited.... also while the pan is off check your solenoids with an ohm meter.
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yep mine did the same thing... turns out my 3-4 clutches & steels were roasted, check ball was stuck, and the pump bushing was a little worn... the master rebuild kit is only $150 including the clutches, steels, bushings, gaskets, and seals...
it was a very easy rebuild, just got it put back in tonight and it works like a champ!
try replacing the fluid and filter befor you get to excited.... also while the pan is off check your solenoids with an ohm meter.
it was a very easy rebuild, just got it put back in tonight and it works like a champ!
try replacing the fluid and filter befor you get to excited.... also while the pan is off check your solenoids with an ohm meter.
Well I dont have cats anymore so that cant be my problem.
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Don't waste money on a fluid swap, don't ohm the solenoids. A shift kit is the absolute best way to waste your time and money right now.
Unplug the electrical connector and try to drive it.
Unplugging the electrical puts it in 3rd (no voltage to either solenoid) and puts it at max line pressure.
It's still going to slip most likely. Every transmission I ever took apart that had a neutral 2-3 ended up having worn 3-4 clutches.
Unplug the electrical connector and try to drive it.
Unplugging the electrical puts it in 3rd (no voltage to either solenoid) and puts it at max line pressure.
It's still going to slip most likely. Every transmission I ever took apart that had a neutral 2-3 ended up having worn 3-4 clutches.
04-25-2010, 12:24 PM
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If you dont know what or where a solenoid is DO NOT ATEMPT a rebuild on your own , either have someone do it or gte a trans allready done from a vendor here or if the buget is really low go for used. Not the best choice IMO never had much luck with used trans but better than attempting to build a trans wwhen you know absolutly nothing about them.
Good luck with whatever you do.
Frank
Good luck with whatever you do.
Frank
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If you dont know what or where a solenoid is DO NOT ATEMPT a rebuild on your own , either have someone do it or gte a trans allready done from a vendor here or if the buget is really low go for used. Not the best choice IMO never had much luck with used trans but better than attempting to build a trans wwhen you know absolutly nothing about them.
Good luck with whatever you do.
Frank
Good luck with whatever you do.
Frank
04-25-2010, 07:35 PM
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So I took it for a spin again and found out that it only 3rd gear that doesnt work if I manualy shift and stay in second until 3k I shifts to 3rd and just revs up the I shift to D and revs up to 3k and then it kicks in. is it still the clutch packs?
04-25-2010, 08:30 PM
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There are a few sponsors on here that have an excellent reputation... give them a call and see what they can do! buy a built one so you only have to buy it once!!!
04-25-2010, 10:19 PM
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Judging by your last few posts i think you might just be best off to buy a trans form one of the sponsors.... not trying to be an ***...
There are a few sponsors on here that have an excellent reputation... give them a call and see what they can do! buy a built one so you only have to buy it once!!!
There are a few sponsors on here that have an excellent reputation... give them a call and see what they can do! buy a built one so you only have to buy it once!!!
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So what are they going to do?
If you could replace the transmission yourself, and get a new converter and cooler. You'd be better off with one of these.
http://www.finishlinetrans.com/trans...rmance4L60.htm
http://shop.performabuilt.com/LEVEL-...4L60EL2LS1.htm
http://www.pszweb.com/cpt/700.htm
If you could replace the transmission yourself, and get a new converter and cooler. You'd be better off with one of these.
http://www.finishlinetrans.com/trans...rmance4L60.htm
http://shop.performabuilt.com/LEVEL-...4L60EL2LS1.htm
http://www.pszweb.com/cpt/700.htm