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Slow Gearshift

Old Oct 5, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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On my 96 XJ when pulling away, the transmission does not shift from 2 to 3 until I reach about 3000rpm. If I ease off on the gas it changes up a bit sooner. All other gear changes are fine and the kickdown works OK

This is consistent and always changes up at around 3000-3500rpm

My 93 XJ had a transmission Power/Comfort switch, which this one doesn't have. Could this explain why the upshift is a bit slow? Is it just that I got used to driving the old truck in 'Comfort' mode?

The transmission fluid was change about two weeks ago and it made no difference.
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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General, the TPS also sends signals through the ECU to the transmission which locks and unlocks the torque converter. That is probably what you are experiencing. It mimics the upshift/downshift feel and RPM changes.
On a 96 you can just buy a new one and replace the old one.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Thanks for the suggestion. The problem was solved by backing off the adjustment on the Transmission Throttle Valve Cable.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Glad you got it fixed. You are always welcome for advice on CF and come back often. If you get a chance some pictures of the places around you would be of interest to the other members and myself. Just the countryside and trails would be just perfect.
Thanks General.
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