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Old 08-01-2011, 07:56 PM
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i have a 92 jeep cherokee, im trying to exhaust every option before replacing my tranny (due to time and money) but i changed filter, changed fluid. the tranny lines were leaking pretty bad so i went ahead and cut them/replaced them when i put the tranny cooler in, bypassed the radiator altogether. it was slipping pretty bad before i did all of the above. it slips a little bit now mostly if i come to a complete stop and then i push the gas to go its revs up then goes...any insight as to what i can check or do before having to replace it...thanks!

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Me thinks that in all the time it was leaking that it probably ran low a number of times -that is if u were filling it back up- and now the clutches and steels in the trans are gone.
Meaning u need a new/rebuilt unit.

If was slipping before -u were leaking fluid-now u have corrected most of the problems but I think its to late. Others will chime in on what my be wrong but im stickin to this.
Questions- Was it ever ran low and the slipping occurred- then u put fluid in ? For any length of time was it low ? Did it smell burnt at all- color not look so good ?
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Me thinks that in all the time it was leaking that it probably ran low a number of times -that is if u were filling it back up- and now the clutches and steels in the trans are gone.
Meaning u need a new/rebuilt unit.

If was slipping before -u were leaking fluid-now u have corrected most of the problems but I think its to late. Others will chime in on what my be wrong but im stickin to this.
Questions- Was it ever ran low and the slipping occurred- then u put fluid in ? For any length of time was it low ? Did it smell burnt at all- color not look so good ?
When i first bought it slipped as i was driving away went to local auto parts store checked fluid it was low filled it up, was too bad after that. once i got home the next day i changed the fluid and filter, the color of the old fluid was dark and looked very old...it ran great right after i changed the fluid and filter, it was leaking from the cooler lines so i fixed them up along with a tranny cooler, i was assuming the tranny was "overheating" if thats possible since it was running through my rad. which needed replaced too. it doesnt really smell at all to be honest. could be something with torque converter or flex plate?
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What about the TCU or TPS...correct if i am wrong but those two have something to do with my tranny acting up?
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You say it revs up before it goes. Do you mean there is a delay before it engages, or does it seem to be slipping?

Try pulling out in 1-2 and then shift to 3 and D at 2500 rpm or so and see if that works any better.

It doesn't sound like a TCU or TPS problem form your description.

BTW, I was perusing the Harrisburg area Craiglist and saw some XJs for parts.
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You say it revs up before it goes. Do you mean there is a delay before it engages, or does it seem to be slipping?

Try pulling out in 1-2 and then shift to 3 and D at 2500 rpm or so and see if that works any better.

It doesn't sound like a TCU or TPS problem form your description.

BTW, I was perusing the Harrisburg area Craiglist and saw some XJs for parts.
its like this i will get into the jeep come to a stop sign, if you will, come to a complete stop, when i push the gas to go it revs as i push the gas....delays...then goes...i will try that tom. with the 1-2 then 3 and drive...

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If starting in 1-2 solves your problem, its electrical. Try it and report back.
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If starting in 1-2 solves your problem, its electrical. Try it and report back.
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so i took it around the block a few times, starting out in 1-2 it did not do it at first but it when i came to a stop again...its not consistent it does not happen every time i stop and go....would it hurt to check them electrical issues? what else would be a symptom of those electrical issues?
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