Transmission Question?
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Transmission Question?
I have a 1996 XJ with an automatic transmission. Earlier today I was out in the snow and I drove into a drainage ditch and got stuck. I was on the gas, in and out of drive and reverse for a good half hour. I also tried to get it into 4-lo but that didn't happen. After I got pulled out, it would not go into first gear, as well as overdrive. I think during half the time I was stuck it did not go into first gear as well because I noticed a large decrease in torque. Is there some kind of automatic override if the transmission heats up too much? After I turned it off and back on again it worked fine, but I'm really puzzled why this happened. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Lucas
Thanks, Lucas
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You could have broken a trans line as well, did you see any fluid when you were pulled out? I looked at a XJ last week that had the same thing and broke them on the culvert, slight body damage.
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