choclatewayne1

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???

freegdr

fou checked it according to directions correct

repair

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.

choclatewayne1

Sorry its an AW4 and yea it wont move at all in park i got another trnny lined up to get on friday.

repair

How about the fluid?

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!

OverlandZJ

I assume this is a typo?

If not, theres your problem.

repair

Really need to check the fluid level....could be the problem.

choclatewayne1

The fluid level drops when its heeated up. so its the trans?

repair

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.

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.

repair

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?

choclatewayne1

It revs free like its in neutral

repair

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.

choclatewayne1

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.