my89xj

While driving to a buddys shop to do the brakes. I noticed my Cherokee wouldn't shift gears unless I redlined it. What could be the problem?

I'll note that the car is not legal yet and the people I bought it from had it sitting for a while. But this is the first time its done this.

kjc

Try adjusting the tv cable?

my89xj

Tv cable? I'm a noob when it comes to trannys

mud-dog27

http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...eplacement.htm

bubbacummins

Not to thread jack, but i have almost this same problem.

Could this cable also cause it not to shift period? With the jeep in drive it's really sluggish but once up to 40-50 it is pretty peppy. If I pull it down in 1, it takes off just fine then to 3 and drive following. Bought the jeep from my cousin and it's been setting a little over a year and he said he put a new detent cable and fluid. Is this cable the same as a detent cable?

mud-dog27

your having an electronic issue, check the trans fuse on the fuse block [IIRC top right corner 7.5amp], then check under passenger side lower dash that box bolted to the lower dash is your TCU that controls the trans make sure its fully plugged in, there is also a fuse somewhere in that harness check it aswell.

when my automatic started to **** the bed i would have to pull the fuse and drive as you stated 1/2-3-D

the reason it doesnt pick up till 40-50 when your in D is cause its like your starting in overdrive

bubbacummins

Is this the connector for the tcu. Found it tucked under the carpet connected to nothing but does have a fuse in the same harness

bubbacummins

Ok mud dog that was it. Found where that connector was supposed to be plugged it in and works fine now. Many thanks

mud-dog27

yep that would be the one, glad it worked out for ya.

my89xj

I haven't been able to check all your suggestions yet. But could a bad transmission mount be a factor?

cruiser54

No. If you have an 87 to 90, check what was already suggested.

mud-dog27

bad trans mount will just give ya the shakes, possibly lead to shorter life span for u-joints but thats bout it

my89xj

I'm finally back. It was the tps so thanks for the help.