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04-30-2013, 09:44 PM
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AW4 issues...
Hi everyone. New to the site, and glad I found it!
I could use some help from some more, experienced, Cherokee owners.
I just bought an 88 from a friend, the issue is that it starts out in 3rd gear when I put it in drive... I think the tranny is ok though. If I put it down into 1st, then 3rd, then D it works fine and I can drive around ok. But when I stop, I have to repeat the process all over again. I am a little at a loss as to what the issue is here... And I would really appreciate some info!
I could use some help from some more, experienced, Cherokee owners.
I just bought an 88 from a friend, the issue is that it starts out in 3rd gear when I put it in drive... I think the tranny is ok though. If I put it down into 1st, then 3rd, then D it works fine and I can drive around ok. But when I stop, I have to repeat the process all over again. I am a little at a loss as to what the issue is here... And I would really appreciate some info!
05-01-2013, 12:12 AM
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You sure it isn't starting in 4th? That's what it does if the solenoids aren't operating.
First thing to check is TCU power and fuses. I think yours has a fuse holder taped to the TCU harness, sorta below the glovebox area. See if you have power there.
First thing to check is TCU power and fuses. I think yours has a fuse holder taped to the TCU harness, sorta below the glovebox area. See if you have power there.
05-01-2013, 06:32 AM
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Here's what a TCU looks like on the workbench.
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05-01-2013, 08:19 AM
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I had this happen in my wifes 97. It would start off fine would just feel like it was a noticeable lack of power. It wouldnt shutter or anything because theres nothing to let the power to slip. I changed all of my selonoids, It ended up being fine after that I changed them all while i was in the trans did not want to be doing it again for a different selonoid in a few months
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05-02-2013, 10:49 PM
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Well. Great news everyone! Found the TCM... And as I went to find the screws to take it out, I saw that it wasn't even bloody plugged in! So there you have it... Easy fix. Guess I got lucky with that one. lol
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