odd transmision
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Heel & Toe
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odd transmision
I have n 1988 with a 4+3 manual transmision but it seems as though I have a 4+4. sometimes when I'm in 1st gear and stomp on it, it drops down into a low range is this a freak transmission or what?
Instructor
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Not positive about this(I was smart enough to purchase the auto on my new L86 C4 Coupe), but I believe the early C4 '4+3' Manuals, had the electric overdrives on 2,3rd and 4th only, not at all on 1st gear.
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The 86 thru 88 4+3 will engage OD in 1st gear if OD is already ON and you downshift into 1st. Read here.
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Heel & Toe
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Thanks
Thank so much for the info, that really explains it well.so far the tranny has been working very well. one of the first thing I did when I bought the car was have it serviced,car has 55,000 miles and I am enjoying it.
Thanks again
Thanks again
Last edited by steve albert; Jun 17, 2008 at 10:00 PM.
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The 86 thru 88 4+3 will engage OD in 1st gear if OD is already ON and you downshift into 1st. Read here.
That information that is posted on the link I grabbed from the original service manual for the 4+3. The 86 is the only year to depend on complete logic with lack of switches....