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Dec 19, 2012 | 05:24 PM

#16

99 Purple XJ

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You need atf4 for the trans

Dec 19, 2012 | 05:29 PM

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cruiser54

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Originally Posted by 99 Purple XJ

You need atf4 for the trans

Dexron III is what is recommended for the AW4. Atf +4 can cause slippage in older AW4s.

Dec 19, 2012 | 05:42 PM

#18

sthon

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Originally Posted by cruiser54

What happens if you try starting out in 1-2?

^THIS! The first mention of trying to shift it manually....

Dec 19, 2012 | 07:05 PM

#19

CherokeeBorn

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Year: 1990

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same things happens in 1-2 and 3 it just trys to move but it cant the only one that works is reverse and the trans fluid i used said its compatible with vehciles that use dexron III

Dec 19, 2012 | 08:18 PM

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CherokeeBorn

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ideas?

Dec 19, 2012 | 08:31 PM

#21

belvedere

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Originally Posted by CherokeeBorn

ideas?

I don't know alot about this trans in particular, but it doesn't sound good.

Dec 20, 2012 | 01:42 AM

#22

Radi

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If the linkage is operating correctly, the fluid level is right and it won't move when shifted manually,I think you're looking at internal repairs.
It was slipping...you changed fluid...a week later it won't move forward at all. Possibly worn clutches, still grabbed when you had dirty fluid in there to provide a bit more friction, clean fluid and it won't move. Or a leak in one of the piston seals, forward clutch perhaps.

Dec 20, 2012 | 08:54 AM

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CherokeeBorn

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alright thanks for all the help i think im going to just try to find a used transmission.

May 19, 2015 | 02:31 PM

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1997JeepLaredo

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Originally Posted by F1Addict

So it doesn't go into Drive or it goes into drive but doesn't go? One is a linkage problem and the other is internal.

I got me a 97 jeep Laredo inline 6 with a very similar problem...spent hours looking and still nothing like the problem I have... So when in park it stays in park. I slide it into reverse and it's ready to go backwords..I slide it down to neutral, it's in neutral..Now I slide it down into Drive, remains like it's in neutral. Slid it down to D2 same thing, down to D1 SAME THING!! Would this be a cable problem considering I still have reverse park and neutral? I'm almost ready to give someone a $100 reward if they can diagnose this problem!!!! Lol much appreciated!

May 19, 2015 | 09:34 PM

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DFlintstone

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I'm no expert here but have learned to trust Radi, Cruiser and others here....see Radi's post again... I did notice nobody mentions pulling the pan and checking that the screen isn't completely clogged, a last ditch effort after trying fresh Dexron III.

Jan 26, 2018 | 04:14 AM

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Chris Case

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Tranmission fluis

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Originally Posted by CherokeeBorn

i have a 1990 jeep Cherokee Laredo 4x4 4.0 auto. the trans was slipping a little and i changed the fluid and a week later it wont go into to drive but it will go in reverse. when i put it in drive i can get it up to about 4k rpms and it seems like its trying to move but it cant. what could be the problem? is my trans out?

use the atf+4 for your tranny

Jan 26, 2018 | 04:30 AM

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Dumajones

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Originally Posted by Chris Case

use the atf+4 for your tranny

Welcome To Cherokee Forum..

Jan 26, 2018 | 04:59 AM

#28

Basslicks

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From: Northern Kentucky

Year: 1999

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 99 Purple XJ

You need atf4 for the trans

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Case

use the atf+4 for your tranny

Nope. Try again.

Jan 26, 2018 | 05:24 AM

#29

cruiser54

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Case

use the atf+4 for your tranny

Kinda old thread...like almost 4 years...

But, advising someone to use that fluid in an aW4 trans is not sound advice.

That fluid CAUSES problems sometimes i that trans. Well documented.

That said, the OP's problem was probably a blown or corroded fuse for the TCU.

Sep 18, 2019 | 11:20 PM

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Bobby Fitzkee

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Originally Posted by CherokeeBorn

My 93 xj does the same thing after the nss went out. Fluid good. But drives in reverse and in 1-2 with no problem. It's just over drive and 3rd gear. Here's the funny thing though I don't drive it on the road yet. I've been building this jeep since 2015 when I bought it. I just go about 20 feet every a couple weeks just to move it. Any ideas.