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Old 03-21-2010, 11:49 PM
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Hey guys, so baysically my friend of mine is havin trouble w/ his tranny n im tryin to help him figure out what it is,,

the transmission in question is a GM 4T60E, the tranny will not shift properly and only moves when shifted by hand (it's an automatic),....i would appreciate any ideas of what any of you might believe to be the problem, thanks!
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The trans is a 4l60e and it sounds like a servo. Send him to chris!lol
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4T60E is the a FWD trans
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Have you checked your transmission fluid lately?
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
Have you checked your transmission fluid lately?
+1 most automatic transmission problems are caused by low fluid level. Check it while running.
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Ok just out of curiosity what car is it? an old wbody? like grandprix or regal or something? If so have you checked the TPS? when did this start and are there any other issues like bad idle?
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
Have you checked your transmission fluid lately?
Damnit jason learn to read..he said it's his friends car.
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Damnit jason learn to read..he said it's his friends car.
Sure, his friend...I read between the lines.
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Originally Posted by TireSm0ke
4T60E is the a FWD trans

Learn somethin new everyday.LOL

Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
Sure, his friend...I read between the lines.
LMAO
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
Sure, his friend...I read between the lines.
hahaha. wes drives a six speed car now, so that theory doesnt work.
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thanks for the ideas, but yea we already checked all the simple things but yea idk
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oh, n it's a mid 90's Buic La Saber lol
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I still say check the tps, sometimes it can cause weird issues with trans as well.
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