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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 01:20 AM
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I'm pretty sure the trans is out in my xj I can put it gear but nothing happens it won't move at all but there's no grinding noises or anything and I checked the fluid there's no shavings in it so could it possible be a sensor or something else???
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 01:50 AM
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fou checked it according to directions correct
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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First - make sure that you cant push it when the trans is in park, this will elimimate the transfercase as a problem.

Second - check the trans fliud before you start the engine, start the engine and mqake sure that the fluid level drops.

Third - what trans do you have?

Sadly it WILL NOT be a sensor.......drive and reverse are selected by a valve that is connected to the linkage so if your linkage is still hooked up it would move one direction of the other.

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Sorry its an AW4 and yea it wont move at all in park i got another trnny lined up to get on friday.
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Originally Posted by choclatewayne1
Sorry its an AW4 and yea it wont move at all in park i got another trnny lined up to get on friday.
How about the fluid?
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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I havent been able to check it yet, but it smelt really strange when i did check it last, Sorry for my noob lack of knowledge I;ve just never had to mess with a trans before. And thanks for the help!
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Originally Posted by choclatewayne1
Sorry its an AW4 and yea it wont move at all in park
I assume this is a typo?

If not, theres your problem.

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Originally Posted by choclatewayne1
I havent been able to check it yet, but it smelt really strange when i did check it last, Sorry for my noob lack of knowledge I;ve just never had to mess with a trans before. And thanks for the help!
Really need to check the fluid level....could be the problem.
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The fluid level drops when its heeated up. so its the trans?
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by choclatewayne1
The fluid level drops when its heeated up. so its the trans?
The level will drop when it is started.....be shure to wipe it off and then check both sides of the stick....the lowest side is the correct reading.
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I did, it was way over full both times but it did drop by about 1/2 inch or so when it was started, and you hear the motor quitein down when I put it in gear if that helps any? Thanks for the help so far man.
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Originally Posted by choclatewayne1
I did, it was way over full both times but it did drop by about 1/2 inch or so when it was started, and you hear the motor quitein down when I put it in gear if that helps any? Thanks for the help so far man.
So it sounds like the forward clutch in applying to slow down the engine....does it rev free like it's in neutal or does it act like you are power braking it?
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It revs free like its in neutral
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by choclatewayne1
It revs free like its in neutral
The Trans is toast.

Be sure to flush out the lines and cooler, this is very important.

Your favorite parts store should be able to get some for you.



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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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Thanks man, will they have it in stock or will they have to order it? and how do i flush the lines? We already started putting the new one in today and plan on finishing it tomorrow.
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