Did they use the correct fluid?


"L.A. Jeepster" <lajeepster@nospam.***.net> wrote in message
news:T0JXf.7521$t22.1140@dukeread08...
> Just had my transmission fluid serviced a couple weeks ago (complete
> flush). Strangely, though, I first saw this problem about a year ago, but
> it just went away on its own.
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:5vDXf.8968$FD4.8093@dukeread07...
>> L.A. Jeepster did pass the time by typing:
>>> Dear Body of Jeep Knowledge,
>>>
>>> My beloved '96 Cherokee with automatic transmission gets "stuck" in 3rd
>>> or
>>> 4th gear. I'm hoping this is an electrical problem rather than a
>>> transmission problem because if I put the shifter in 1·2, it properly
>>> starts
>>> out in the low gears. Once I get speed, I just pop it into 3 or OD and
>>> the
>>> transmission shifts fine. But whenever I slow down or come to a stop,
>>> the
>>> transmission stays in the high gear (either 3 or 4).
>>
>> Check to see if the kickdown cable is still attached to the throttle
>> body.
>>
>> How old is your transmission fluid and is it low?
>>
>> --
>> DougW
>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

Did they use the correct fluid?


"L.A. Jeepster" <lajeepster@nospam.***.net> wrote in message
news:T0JXf.7521$t22.1140@dukeread08...
> Just had my transmission fluid serviced a couple weeks ago (complete
> flush). Strangely, though, I first saw this problem about a year ago, but
> it just went away on its own.
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:5vDXf.8968$FD4.8093@dukeread07...
>> L.A. Jeepster did pass the time by typing:
>>> Dear Body of Jeep Knowledge,
>>>
>>> My beloved '96 Cherokee with automatic transmission gets "stuck" in 3rd
>>> or
>>> 4th gear. I'm hoping this is an electrical problem rather than a
>>> transmission problem because if I put the shifter in 1·2, it properly
>>> starts
>>> out in the low gears. Once I get speed, I just pop it into 3 or OD and
>>> the
>>> transmission shifts fine. But whenever I slow down or come to a stop,
>>> the
>>> transmission stays in the high gear (either 3 or 4).
>>
>> Check to see if the kickdown cable is still attached to the throttle
>> body.
>>
>> How old is your transmission fluid and is it low?
>>
>> --
>> DougW
>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

Did they use the correct fluid?


"L.A. Jeepster" <lajeepster@nospam.***.net> wrote in message
news:T0JXf.7521$t22.1140@dukeread08...
> Just had my transmission fluid serviced a couple weeks ago (complete
> flush). Strangely, though, I first saw this problem about a year ago, but
> it just went away on its own.
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:5vDXf.8968$FD4.8093@dukeread07...
>> L.A. Jeepster did pass the time by typing:
>>> Dear Body of Jeep Knowledge,
>>>
>>> My beloved '96 Cherokee with automatic transmission gets "stuck" in 3rd
>>> or
>>> 4th gear. I'm hoping this is an electrical problem rather than a
>>> transmission problem because if I put the shifter in 1·2, it properly
>>> starts
>>> out in the low gears. Once I get speed, I just pop it into 3 or OD and
>>> the
>>> transmission shifts fine. But whenever I slow down or come to a stop,
>>> the
>>> transmission stays in the high gear (either 3 or 4).
>>
>> Check to see if the kickdown cable is still attached to the throttle
>> body.
>>
>> How old is your transmission fluid and is it low?
>>
>> --
>> DougW
>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

I would start by cleaning the connection on the TPS. It has some
control on how the gears shift. I recommend a spray contact cleaner for
all the sensor plugs and sockets, but WD40 will do in a pinch.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

"L.A. Jeepster" wrote:
>
> Dear Body of Jeep Knowledge,
>
> My beloved '96 Cherokee with automatic transmission gets "stuck" in 3rd or
> 4th gear. I'm hoping this is an electrical problem rather than a
> transmission problem because if I put the shifter in 1·2, it properly starts
> out in the low gears. Once I get speed, I just pop it into 3 or OD and the
> transmission shifts fine. But whenever I slow down or come to a stop, the
> transmission stays in the high gear (either 3 or 4).
>
> Anyone seen this before? Any ideas? Many thanks!
>
> adam
> 2005 TJ Unlimited
> 1996 XJ Country

 

I would start by cleaning the connection on the TPS. It has some
control on how the gears shift. I recommend a spray contact cleaner for
all the sensor plugs and sockets, but WD40 will do in a pinch.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

"L.A. Jeepster" wrote:
>
> Dear Body of Jeep Knowledge,
>
> My beloved '96 Cherokee with automatic transmission gets "stuck" in 3rd or
> 4th gear. I'm hoping this is an electrical problem rather than a
> transmission problem because if I put the shifter in 1·2, it properly starts
> out in the low gears. Once I get speed, I just pop it into 3 or OD and the
> transmission shifts fine. But whenever I slow down or come to a stop, the
> transmission stays in the high gear (either 3 or 4).
>
> Anyone seen this before? Any ideas? Many thanks!
>
> adam
> 2005 TJ Unlimited
> 1996 XJ Country

 

I would start by cleaning the connection on the TPS. It has some
control on how the gears shift. I recommend a spray contact cleaner for
all the sensor plugs and sockets, but WD40 will do in a pinch.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

"L.A. Jeepster" wrote:
>
> Dear Body of Jeep Knowledge,
>
> My beloved '96 Cherokee with automatic transmission gets "stuck" in 3rd or
> 4th gear. I'm hoping this is an electrical problem rather than a
> transmission problem because if I put the shifter in 1·2, it properly starts
> out in the low gears. Once I get speed, I just pop it into 3 or OD and the
> transmission shifts fine. But whenever I slow down or come to a stop, the
> transmission stays in the high gear (either 3 or 4).
>
> Anyone seen this before? Any ideas? Many thanks!
>
> adam
> 2005 TJ Unlimited
> 1996 XJ Country

 

OK what do the transmission techs have to touch to change the fluid? Any
sensors or wires?
Any electrical connections that might put the transmission into "limp" mode?
Or is that possible with the '96 XJs?

If it was the earlier XJs I would suggest the fuse to the TCM, wiring, or
the TCM.
I think your transmission is controlled by the ECM.

thinking out loud
--
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1


"L.A. Jeepster" <lajeepster@nospam.***.net> wrote in message
news:T0JXf.7521$t22.1140@dukeread08...
> Just had my transmission fluid serviced a couple weeks ago (complete
> flush). Strangely, though, I first saw this problem about a year ago, but
> it just went away on its own.
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:5vDXf.8968$FD4.8093@dukeread07...
>> L.A. Jeepster did pass the time by typing:
>>> Dear Body of Jeep Knowledge,
>>>
>>> My beloved '96 Cherokee with automatic transmission gets "stuck" in 3rd
>>> or
>>> 4th gear. I'm hoping this is an electrical problem rather than a
>>> transmission problem because if I put the shifter in 1·2, it properly
>>> starts
>>> out in the low gears. Once I get speed, I just pop it into 3 or OD and
>>> the
>>> transmission shifts fine. But whenever I slow down or come to a stop,
>>> the
>>> transmission stays in the high gear (either 3 or 4).
>>
>> Check to see if the kickdown cable is still attached to the throttle
>> body.
>>
>> How old is your transmission fluid and is it low?

 

OK what do the transmission techs have to touch to change the fluid? Any
sensors or wires?
Any electrical connections that might put the transmission into "limp" mode?
Or is that possible with the '96 XJs?

If it was the earlier XJs I would suggest the fuse to the TCM, wiring, or
the TCM.
I think your transmission is controlled by the ECM.

thinking out loud
--
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1


"L.A. Jeepster" <lajeepster@nospam.***.net> wrote in message
news:T0JXf.7521$t22.1140@dukeread08...
> Just had my transmission fluid serviced a couple weeks ago (complete
> flush). Strangely, though, I first saw this problem about a year ago, but
> it just went away on its own.
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:5vDXf.8968$FD4.8093@dukeread07...
>> L.A. Jeepster did pass the time by typing:
>>> Dear Body of Jeep Knowledge,
>>>
>>> My beloved '96 Cherokee with automatic transmission gets "stuck" in 3rd
>>> or
>>> 4th gear. I'm hoping this is an electrical problem rather than a
>>> transmission problem because if I put the shifter in 1·2, it properly
>>> starts
>>> out in the low gears. Once I get speed, I just pop it into 3 or OD and
>>> the
>>> transmission shifts fine. But whenever I slow down or come to a stop,
>>> the
>>> transmission stays in the high gear (either 3 or 4).
>>
>> Check to see if the kickdown cable is still attached to the throttle
>> body.
>>
>> How old is your transmission fluid and is it low?

 

OK what do the transmission techs have to touch to change the fluid? Any
sensors or wires?
Any electrical connections that might put the transmission into "limp" mode?
Or is that possible with the '96 XJs?

If it was the earlier XJs I would suggest the fuse to the TCM, wiring, or
the TCM.
I think your transmission is controlled by the ECM.

thinking out loud
--
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1


"L.A. Jeepster" <lajeepster@nospam.***.net> wrote in message
news:T0JXf.7521$t22.1140@dukeread08...
> Just had my transmission fluid serviced a couple weeks ago (complete
> flush). Strangely, though, I first saw this problem about a year ago, but
> it just went away on its own.
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:5vDXf.8968$FD4.8093@dukeread07...
>> L.A. Jeepster did pass the time by typing:
>>> Dear Body of Jeep Knowledge,
>>>
>>> My beloved '96 Cherokee with automatic transmission gets "stuck" in 3rd
>>> or
>>> 4th gear. I'm hoping this is an electrical problem rather than a
>>> transmission problem because if I put the shifter in 1·2, it properly
>>> starts
>>> out in the low gears. Once I get speed, I just pop it into 3 or OD and
>>> the
>>> transmission shifts fine. But whenever I slow down or come to a stop,
>>> the
>>> transmission stays in the high gear (either 3 or 4).
>>
>> Check to see if the kickdown cable is still attached to the throttle
>> body.
>>
>> How old is your transmission fluid and is it low?

 

One out of many daves did pass the time by typing:
> OK what do the transmission techs have to touch to change the fluid? Any
> sensors or wires?
> Any electrical connections that might put the transmission into "limp" mode?
> Or is that possible with the '96 XJs?
>
> If it was the earlier XJs I would suggest the fuse to the TCM, wiring, or
> the TCM.
> I think your transmission is controlled by the ECM.

When you drop the tranny pan there are several connectors in there
but they shouldn't be in the way. Wonder if they got the filter /pickup back on?
(not a usual part to forget)

--
DougW