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rise474 Mar 5, 2015 02:07 PM

4l60e won't shift!!!!!!!!!!!! ahhhhh
 
I have a 99 trans am with a 4l60/ls1. If I start out from a dead stop and start going it will just red line. If I let the gas out at higher rpm it will shift if I give it some time. Or if I floor it it will just Rev up and red line. Really need help please!!!!!!

mrvedit Mar 5, 2015 03:53 PM

Try starting with the shifter in D1, then manually shift to D2, D3 and finally OD to see if that works. If it does, it indicates your forward sprag is shot.

From your description it is most likely the forward sprag or nearly complete loss of line pressure. I assume you have checked the fluid level.
Slight chance of a bad converter, but I don't have the experience on how to test that.

rise474 Mar 6, 2015 11:15 AM


Originally Posted by mrvedit (Post 18697861)
Try starting with the shifter in D1, then manually shift to D2, D3 and finally OD to see if that works. If it does, it indicates your forward sprag is shot.

From your description it is most likely the forward sprag or nearly complete loss of line pressure. I assume you have checked the fluid level.
Slight chance of a bad converter, but I don't have the experience on how to test that.

If I manually shift it it does the same thing. Fluid level fine. Did pan flush about 5,000 miles ago

mrvedit Mar 6, 2015 12:57 PM

If you want to continue diagnosing it yourself, hook a trans pressure gauge to it.
On Amazon search for "ATD-5550"; its $34 with free shipping if you have Prime.

I suspect the pressure will be very low, below the 60psi idle, 150+ psi in Reverse and 100-200psi accelerating.

Or just get it towed to a local trans shop; in general I recommend a locally owned shop and not a chain. Call an auto repair shop that doesn't do transmissions and ask them whom they would personally go to.

I've heard of this happening due to cracking the pump rotor during the converter installation. The pump works for a while, but then craps out.
Sorry, I don't know if a failed converter would have these symptoms; perhaps someone else does.

I should have asked previously, but confirm whether the problem exists in Reverse too?

rise474 Mar 6, 2015 09:04 PM

I've taken it to 2 trans shops around my area. Everyone is telling g me to replace the whole trans. Not helping me whatsoever. I'm trying to get straight to the problem. That's why I've been trying to diagnostic it myself so if it's something I can easily fix it will save me tons of money. I'm all about saving money :)

rise474 Mar 6, 2015 09:06 PM


Originally Posted by mrvedit (Post 18699153)
If you want to continue diagnosing it yourself, hook a trans pressure gauge to it.
On Amazon search for "ATD-5550"; its $34 with free shipping if you have Prime.

I suspect the pressure will be very low, below the 60psi idle, 150+ psi in Reverse and 100-200psi accelerating.

Or just get it towed to a local trans shop; in general I recommend a locally owned shop and not a chain. Call an auto repair shop that doesn't do transmissions and ask them whom they would personally go to.

I've heard of this happening due to cracking the pump rotor during the converter installation. The pump works for a while, but then craps out.
Sorry, I don't know if a failed converter would have these symptoms; perhaps someone else does.

I should have asked previously, but confirm whether the problem exists in Reverse too?

Reverse is perfect

mrvedit Mar 6, 2015 10:23 PM


Originally Posted by rise474 (Post 18699722)
Reverse is perfect

Ohhh, I didn't expect that.
That would indicate that the pump is working and the torque converter is OK.
Taking your word that [D1] doesn't work either, we could still have low line pressure (it is greatly boosted in Reverse) or a badly slipping forward clutch.


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