96 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problem
96 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problem
Hey, I have a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo and i have been having
problems with it changing gears. It is an Automatic and when i am driving
at times, quite often by the way, it will fail to get out of 1st or second
gear, whichever it decides. the rpms will go all the way up and it still
will not change... when it does get out of first or second gear it will go
pretty smooth... occasionally it will slip down to the previous gear and
the rpms will jump up but it usually goes back to that gear and it drives
normal. Also when i am coming to stops and when i am at a complete stop
with the car still in drive, the car will at times shake violently and the
rpms will drop to 0 as though the car is going to shut off and then they
will jump back up and it will keep running... I have had a dealer look at
it and they say that i need to rebuild my transmission for $2200 but i just
want to know someone elses' opinion before i went and just spent the money
when it could be something else.
90_HAhe might be right. basically check your fluid level, does it smell really bad like burnt something?what colour is it? and check the throttle valve cable that runs to your throttle levers, it will probably be the only other cable...othar than you throttle cable. make sure it is still attached and it moes freely, othar than that maybe some computer codes can be checked, alot of newer vehicles have sensor and switches hooked up to sensor that can be checked thru the computer like maybe you tourque converter lock up solenoid is stayig on, other than that ......?good luck
BanffAutoSpa_apI had the same problem, wouldnt shift out of first and second until I hit
6000 RPMs. I went to the Garage and they replaced the speed sensor and
that took care of it. Hope that helps a little.
Good luck
1996grdcherther is an elecronic controller that senses vacuum.i would spend 120 and get all the fluid changed first.disconnect the battery.since the transmission is electronically controlled,it learns how you drive.disconnecting the battery might correct a glitch.check the plug on the transmission,it may have corrosion.sprey a contact cleaner.careful not to break the locking tabs.if you do ,a blob of silicone will keep it in place.
the lobster