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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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I have a question, I am not sure of the final shift sequence of my AW4 trans. Does the torque convertor lock up after the shift into 3rd and remain locked when going into 4th overdrive, or, does the trans shift straight thru to 4th and then the torque convertor lockup??? Does anyone really know the trans sequence?
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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4th, then lockup.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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Thank you!
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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Yes, 4th then lock-up on an 89. 87 was 1,2,3, lock, 4 no lock, lock.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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Wow different program sequence on the early model application.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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Wow different program sequence on the early model application.
Yes. An 88 to 90 TCU works better IMHO.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Never knew the 87 shifted different...

I was wondering if a 88-90 TCU would work in 91-96 too, I miss the 25mph downshift when I drive newer jeeps.
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Originally Posted by Broken2001XJ
Never knew the 87 shifted different...

I was wondering if a 88-90 TCU would work in 91-96 too, I miss the 25mph downshift when I drive newer jeeps.
I have no idea if they would interchange. Guess you could look at a comparison of the 2 in a JY.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Theyre the same box, with the same markings, and same plug... Im just wondering if theyre internally different and somehow wouldnt work.
The main thing I can think of is the renix tps reads "backwards" compared to a HO.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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Same part numbers?
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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Id assume not, but Im not sure...
Ill have to look.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 07:03 PM
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The TPS has two sides. The engine side works differently but are you sure the trans side does?
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no, Ill have to look that up too.
lol
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