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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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Ok I don't know much about automatic transmission. Here's the symptoms I'm having; sometimes all is well, sometimes slipping when starting from a dead stop and higher then normal rpms in all gears. If I shut the engine of and start it again sometimes the problem goes away. If memory serves correct when an AT goes bad it will start slipping in just one gear then slowly get worse right? And restarting wouldn't make a difference. Any ideas? Thanks for your help
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 08:01 AM
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What's the fluid condition/color and smell?

Try this. Takes 2 minutes if you're slow.


https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/free-quick-fix-41821/
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 08:18 AM
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Fluid looks smells like new. I have tried that and also replaced tps about a month ago.
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by hellrazor762
Fluid looks smells like new.
But how is the level?
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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Right where it should be.
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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Does the method above work for 90 xj ?
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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Does the method above work for 90 xj ?
The cable adjustment? Yes.
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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Alright sweet im a little confused about the buttons but but fer sure gonna try it thank you
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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I did solve Rubic's Cube, but can't figure this thing out. Maybe mine doesn't work as designed. The space of a dime seems to work OK, (see photo), but really, I'm not sure it's perfect. It works OK!
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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Push down on the D shaped button. Pull the cable sheath toward the passenger side of the engine compartment. Let go of the button. Manually give the unstarted engine full throttle with your hand. Finished.
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Push down on the D shaped button. Pull the cable sheath toward the passenger side of the engine compartment. Let go of the button. Manually give the unstarted engine full throttle with your hand. Finished.
And you will here a click?
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Originally Posted by grat134
And you will here a click?
Yep. Watch the cable adjust itself. Like magic. Are you done yet?
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Oh its to dark outside to work ill do it tomorrow morning so from the front of the car driver side being on your right and passenger being to the left you pull the cable to the left being passenger ?
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I've never seen the cable housing move unless I depress the button, on mine anyway....
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by grat134
Oh its to dark outside to work ill do it tomorrow morning so from the front of the car driver side being on your right and passenger being to the left you pull the cable to the left being passenger ?
How's this?
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