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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 08:49 PM
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i searched round and couldn’t find this problem. I had my 4l60e rebuilt about 10 years ago, since then i have put maybe 1000 miles on it as i haven’t needed it and its been my slow project. I finally got it built to a place where i want to start driving it. But when i drive, it shifts from 1-2 fine then 2-3 is like throwing it in neutral, if i get 2nd up high enough i can feather the gas pedal and get it into 4th but it won’t go into overdrive. Any ideas? I have replaced basically every sensor tps etc. the rebuild was supposed to have included all new electronics, heavy duty clutch packs upgraded servo etc. any ideas?
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4th is overdrive...so if you're getting it into 4th you're getting overdrive. Sounds like you have mechanical issues
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Old Apr 22, 2024 | 07:40 AM
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Are we 100% sure we're full on fluid?
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Old Apr 22, 2024 | 08:02 AM
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I should have said the torque converter is not locking up, and yes fluid is good, transmission is at 163 degrees and in the cross hatch.
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You can connect a scan tool and determine what is being commanded.
Pair that with a line pressure test
And you'll have confirmation on the status of this unit

Initial description sounds like mechanical issues
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I have a scan too, what exactly should I look for being commanded?
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Which gear is being commanded
Whether or not lockup is being commanded
PCS amperage commanded vs actual

Pair all that with a pressure gauge monitoring the line pressure of the trans and you can make a good determination of what might be wrong
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I did watch as the scan tool showed each gear that was being commanded. Didn’t see that it commanded a lockup. I’ll have to check pressure and get back.
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It finally pop a vss code today. I haven’t had time to do much with it but hopefully that’s all it is.
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