Shifting problems
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Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2004
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From: Minneapolis MN
Shifting problems
I have a stock 89 A4 with 110k miles that is having shifting problems beyond my troubleshooting abilities. At WOT the car hits about 4k rpm's and gets "stuck" for a second before it hits the next gear. During this time the dash lights flicker and the battery light comes on.
The other issue that I have are with the down shifts from overdrive. Somedays it down shifts perfectly and takes off and others there is a long delay. Sometimes it doesn't appear to do it at all. At 65 mph, if I put the pedal to the floor should it downshift into 3rd or 2nd? Maybe that's the difference that I am noticing.
Sorry for the long post, just want to see what I am up against over the winter months!
Thanks for the help
The other issue that I have are with the down shifts from overdrive. Somedays it down shifts perfectly and takes off and others there is a long delay. Sometimes it doesn't appear to do it at all. At 65 mph, if I put the pedal to the floor should it downshift into 3rd or 2nd? Maybe that's the difference that I am noticing.
Sorry for the long post, just want to see what I am up against over the winter months!
Thanks for the help
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From: The Top of Utah
First, the dash lights/battery light flickering and coming on are not the problem that causes your shifting problems. You could pull and check your governor for a good driven gear and make sure it works freely, but it sounds like the trans is on it's last legs. If checking the governor doesn't help, let a trusted trans shop test drive it.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Iowa
If it has a TV cable adjust it. It sounds like the trans is not building line pressure properly and that is the first place to look. If it's electronically controlled then you will need to look further....
Race Director
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by Deakins
If it has a TV cable adjust it. It sounds like the trans is not building line pressure properly and that is the first place to look. If it's electronically controlled then you will need to look further....
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Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2004
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From: Minneapolis MN
Thanks for the help. I had a feeling it might be on its last legs. I will take a look at what you suggested, but it sounds like a professional is needed. Just wish I knew a good tranny guy.
Any ideas on the lights flickering? I have been watching the voltmeter on the dash for spikes or drops, but don't see anything. Holds at about 14.6 volts when the lights flicker.
Thanks again...
Any ideas on the lights flickering? I have been watching the voltmeter on the dash for spikes or drops, but don't see anything. Holds at about 14.6 volts when the lights flicker.
Thanks again...
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