think Im losing the tranny in the XJ

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Nov 29, 2010 | 06:37 PM

#16

84zmyfavorite

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Kick Down cable shouldnt have any bind issues. Id check The TPS for sure. Ive cured that same problem in my 87 with a new TPS.

Nov 29, 2010 | 07:10 PM

#17

freegdr

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From: Broward County Fl.

Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors

the cable controls the pressure in the trans for shifting up and down

Nov 29, 2010 | 08:54 PM

#18

j-rod

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From: Farmington WV

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

hook it up to diagnose it via ECU and the TPS checked out good. 14.1

fluid looks good, smells good, and is at proper level.

took it for a drive and tried shifting manually....its not getting second gear. it is reving up to higher RPM's and grabbing 3rd. which also explains the hard shift. we put it in 1/2 and it will not shift into 2nd at all.

so it seams 2nd gear is gone.

Nov 29, 2010 | 08:55 PM

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freegdr

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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors

did you ever try the cable yet

Nov 29, 2010 | 09:10 PM

#20

j-rod

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Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

didnt mess with the cable as I am having issues getting to 2nd period. either up or down.

if it was having an issue downshifting only i could see the point to check/change the cable. but it will not shift into 2nd gear at all.

Nov 29, 2010 | 09:12 PM

#21

freegdr

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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

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Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors

the cable controls up shift and down shifts its free to try and eliminates it out of the picture

Nov 30, 2010 | 07:38 AM

#22

j-rod

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From: Farmington WV

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Ill try the cable if the rain calms down. lol

2 more ?'s

1. how much does the AW4 weigh?
2. what years will interchange with my '96?

I read:

Quote:

In 1996, the AW4 transmission added a front input speed sensor and the rear speed sensor changed from a 1-pulse/rev reed sensor to a 4-pulse/rev magnetic sensor. For this reason, if you are planning a swap you should try to keep the same year wiring harness and computer.

so will an older AW4 work or not?

Im also calling to get prices for rebuild.

Nov 30, 2010 | 02:51 PM

#23

mattxj

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Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I-6 4.0L

im having basically the same issue with my 96 XJ. i am the 3rd owner and just got it 2 months ago. shifting is really rough, likes to hold high RPM, and sometimes it will flip flop between gears when i accelerate. i hope i dont need to re-build it. all data shows 2500$ for rebuild, thats more then what i spent on the jeep itself.