I have a '97 TA Formula A4.
Here is the problem I'm having. Right around 50-60 mph, its almost like my TA is hesitating to shift into overdrive. It "jerks" several times before it continues to accelerate. I'm not completely sure if it is already in overdrive or not. On occasion, I'll race someone for fun on the highway, and already going 60, when i punch it, it seems do "jerk" the entire time it is accelerating. Its not one smooth acceleration. Any ideas? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

It could be your tork converter locking and unlocking up? My truck is doing something similer.

 

Sounds like it may be slipping on the 3-4 shift.

 

Ok, so if it slipping, does that generally mean the transmission needs to be rebuilt?

 

if its slipping you really dont have any other option but to get it rebuilt. just got mine back two days ago from a rebuild. do yourself a favor and dont let this go unchecked...you could end up sitting on the side of the road...waiting. lol

 

Pretty much. Have you checked the condition of the fluid? Is it full?

 

I have not checked the fluid level recently, I just changed it not too long ago, but I will definitely check tomorrow. How much does a rebuild generally cost?

 

A good rebuild is about 1500-2000k. Your problem of "jerking" may not be a tranny problem. It could also be a fuel/spark problem. Did you check to see if any plug wires are arcing? How is the fuel pressure?

 

I have not checked the spark plug wires, and I don't really know how to check the fuel pressure? If the wires were bad though, wouldn't this problem be noticed no matter what gear the car was in?

 

mine was just the price of the stuff to rebuild it. it really is nice when a family member can do that kinda stuff. the only thing is when you dont pay somebody they seem to take their good old time. srry but i cant help you with the price of a rebuild. but a good torque converter is pretty pricey.

 

That is not what i wanted to hear, lol....i'm low on money right now. If it was the transmission going bad, i'm assuming it will only get worse, correct?

 

yeah. well its def not goin to get better. lol. just with parts i would say i spent about 800-900 give or take a lil.

 

okay, well thanks for you help! At least that gives me a price estimate

 

yeah srry. hope everything goes as well as it possibly can for ya. good luck

 

How does it run from a stop. Have you got on it real good from a stop?

 

I have only floored it from like a 5 mph roll recently, i did not hesitate in the lower gears.