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96 Cherokee transmission not shifting problem solved

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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 10:27 PM
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Default 96 Cherokee transmission not shifting problem solved

Hi everyone, obviously I haven't posted much, although I do read from time to time. Today I simply felt compelled to share a small "problem solved" in hopes that it might help someone else who experiences a similar issue.
I recently bought a 96 Cherokee. Long story short, it didn't run when I got it, so I got it running. First test drive, automatic transmission does not shift on its own. Using the lever to shift it manually, I had every gear except 2 because it wouldn't make the 1-2 upshift. Needless to say, starting out in 3rd and 4th can be problematic.
I immediately figured that I had an electronic issue. Scanned it quick, nothing to speak of. So I just went with my first guess, and went to the junk yard and got a TCU out of another 96. Cost $12. Plugged it in, and yes indeed that was the problem, all gears operating automatically as they should.
That was it, so I hope that helps at least one person, as it can be discouraging to throw throttle position sensors away, and lose sleep worrying about solenoids, etc. Thanks for reading.
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 10:53 PM
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Nice! I just actually asked about this. My cherokee is doing the same thing. Always nice to see people post back with success
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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Thanks for sharing... hopefully that can help some people. What trans was this?
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