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Old 08-26-2013, 01:25 PM
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88 Jeep Cherokee Xj 4.0 Aw4. When I Put The Jeep In Drive It Starts out In 3Rd Gear And Stays Unless You Manually Shift It Into 1-2. Any Ideas?
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That's what happens when the solenoids aren't operating. Check to see there's power to your TCU. Under the dash, passenger's side. There's a fuse taped in the harness there.
If all looks good there check the wiring from the TCU down to the transmission.
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