More 4l80e woes
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More 4l80e woes I was finally able to take my project for a drive around the block! Unfortunately, the 4l80e that I built is having some issues. I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction to help sort it out. I am using Holley Terminator X Max to control the transmisssion. I have checked the fluid level and it looks good. I calibrated the dipstick when i had it all apart. Park, Reverse, and Neutral seem to work fine. When it is in park, it displays 1 on the terminator gauge display but it won't move and acts like it is in park.
When I start out in OD or D, it almost immediately shifts to 2 and doesnt shift to 3 or 4. The shift from 1-2 is extremely soft and I have to rev it to about 2000RPM to get the car going. When i come to a stop, it does not downshift to 1.
I am happy to drive around and make a datalog or check anything else that might be helpful. I am crossing my fingers that I wont need to pull the transmission and take it to someone but it is not looking good. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Here is a link to my 4l80e build thread: https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...ere-we-go.html
When I start out in OD or D, it almost immediately shifts to 2 and doesnt shift to 3 or 4. The shift from 1-2 is extremely soft and I have to rev it to about 2000RPM to get the car going. When i come to a stop, it does not downshift to 1.
I am happy to drive around and make a datalog or check anything else that might be helpful. I am crossing my fingers that I wont need to pull the transmission and take it to someone but it is not looking good. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Here is a link to my 4l80e build thread: https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...ere-we-go.html
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Originally Posted by pdxmotorhead
The trans control wire harness can need a couple pins moved for the differences between a 4l60 and a 4l80.. fwiw..
The Holley terminator forum has a lot of coverage on these items..
The Holley terminator forum has a lot of coverage on these items..
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Man, sorry to hear you are having issues. Your other thread is awesome BTW. I hope it's something small/tuning.
I rebuilt a 95 4L80e last year and I'm rebuilding another one for my brother. It's challenging, but with guys helping out each other on this forum, it makes the help invaluable.
I rebuilt a 95 4L80e last year and I'm rebuilding another one for my brother. It's challenging, but with guys helping out each other on this forum, it makes the help invaluable.
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Originally Posted by strutaeng
Man, sorry to hear you are having issues. Your other thread is awesome BTW. I hope it's something small/tuning.
I rebuilt a 95 4L80e last year and I'm rebuilding another one for my brother. It's challenging, but with guys helping out each other on this forum, it makes the help invaluable.
I rebuilt a 95 4L80e last year and I'm rebuilding another one for my brother. It's challenging, but with guys helping out each other on this forum, it makes the help invaluable.
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Well, it was a simple fix after all. I had the connector for the transmission in backwards! It shifts through all the gears just fine. It still feels like it's kinda slipping/dragging in first but I suppose that could be in the tune. Definitely exciting!
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