Bad OD unit-- Short in the wiring for it-- something.. That should have the A-518 in it...
Sam
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> From: "Jon N. Benignus" <blkwidow1@primary.net>
> Date: 2002/11/27 Wed PM 09:57:14 EST
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Subject: DML: <no subject>
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>
> List,
> My 92 Dak has a slight problem. First a bit of background info.
> When I bought the truck in January, sometimes it would not shift into 4th.
> All shifts were perfect, but no 3-4 shift. It didn't to it very often, but
> maybe once a day. Then it went away comepletely. I can have it in 4th by 35
> mph. It never did it again until the weather got cold again. As it got
> colder, it got worse. Now it almost never goes into 4th. If I play with the
> OD switch enough, I can get it to shift. I have ruled out the switch, as
> when the switch is pushed the torque converter locks and unlocks. Fluid
> level is correct, and fluid is not burned or have any bad smell. Fluid has
> been changed every 24-36k.
> Since I don't have a FSM, or any service book, I thought I'd pose the
> question to the list before I head to the library.
> Could it be time for a fluid/filter change? Is there an external sensor
> which controls the 3-4 shift? I had a 94 Escort which did would not shift to
> 4th and that fixed it. Would disconnecting the battery to clear the computer
> help? I don't know if that unit is computer controlled.
> Drove it to VA two weeks ago and it only occurred once. Otherwise, it works
> flawlessly.
> All answers, suggestions, snide remarks, etc are welcome.
> Unit is an A500.
> TIA,
> Jon
> STL MO
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