1-2 Shift Problems

[iceman]

Originally Posted by Slim25

I'd sell it before I dished out $1,100 on a repair.

yep. i'm pretty sure the dealer would give me a problem with this one, even tho I have an extended warranty. If its around 500 bucks, I might get it fixed, otherwise I'll live with it until I sell the car.

[Vintalage]

Yeah, I have an extended warranty also but it's not with GM. I don't see this going to well. Just have to go and see what happens.

I didn't get it fixed then and there becuase I didn't have the warranty documents needed to get everything going. If this doesn't work out, then i'm gonna say screw it, cut my losses and prepare to sell.

[fo44rd]

Originally Posted by Vintalage

Yeah, I have an extended warranty also but it's not with GM. I don't see this going to well. Just have to go and see what happens.

I didn't get it fixed then and there becuase I didn't have the warranty documents needed to get everything going. If this doesn't work out, then i'm gonna say screw it, cut my losses and prepare to sell.

If you do not have an indepent shop (i.e. not a dealer) you can trust, may I suggest hanging out at a few of your local parts stores and asking the couter people if they know anyone who does side work. I know about a dozen guys that will do that job for $500, assuming you didn't let it go too long (then you stand a chance of cracking the intake itself (more$$$)-and i don't know why). If you have any mechanical aptitude, a little patience, and a love of getting dirty just do it yourself. The gasket kit cost $80 (I think, it has been a while since I did one) at autozone (cheaper elsewhere, but I don't know pricing structures in your town). 5 Quarts of oil, filter, 1 gallon of dex-cool, the gasket kit, and a little patience.......you can have the job done yourself for under $120.00 for sure.

Good Luck.....If all else fails take to an independant shop. They are at least good for some savings over a dealer.

[eric99gt]

whats weird guys is now i'm having this problem as well. i'm not sure if it's caused by the computer accomadating everything or what but now my 1-2 shift is dog slow. Also no DHP for me.

[Blackrider]

Originally Posted by eric99gt

whats weird guys is now i'm having this problem as well. i'm not sure if it's caused by the computer accomadating everything or what but now my 1-2 shift is dog slow. Also no DHP for me.

anything like mine?

[AznGA]

OK I have heard that clogged cat converter can cause RPM to jump up and down, not wanting to shift. How hard is it to replace the solinoid?

[Blackrider]

Originally Posted by AznGA

OK I have heard that clogged cat converter can cause RPM to jump up and down, not wanting to shift. How hard is it to replace the solinoid?

From what I hear is a 2H job of a skilled hand. And yes a Cloged cat will make it seam something is working againsed your engine

[rizer]

Originally Posted by Blackrider

From what I hear is a 2H job of a skilled hand. And yes a Cloged cat will make it seam something is working againsed your engine

hrm, wonder if the 90k miles on my cat could be my reasoning for this

[Blackrider]

Originally Posted by rizer

hrm, wonder if the 90k miles on my cat could be my reasoning for this

I had 100,000KM on mine and it went Tits up.

[rizer]

Originally Posted by Blackrider

I had 100,000KM on mine and it went Tits up.

, rephrase that to a person who got 3 hours of sleep.

[Blackrider]

Originally Posted by rizer

, rephrase that to a person who got 3 hours of sleep.

I had 100,000KM on mine when it Cloged

[rizer]

What all changed when you swapped cats?

[eric99gt]

Originally Posted by Blackrider

anything like mine?

alot like yours...but i was talking to iceman and he said it was probably because i had my computer unplugged for so long. it's relearning.

[Blackrider]

Originally Posted by rizer

What all changed when you swapped cats?

I could drive the car over 80KPH, It wasnt hunting for gears and I could rev it past 3500 It was really clogged

[tranceokido]

Hey guys..I was wondering if what I noticed yesterday is the same thing you guys are talking about. Now my trans has never given me problems on shifting or hunting for a gear or anything. But yesterday I floor the car from a stop and when it went to shift from 1-2 it felt as though it shifted but not completely. The RPMS dropped like normal from redline to about 4400..but then they would drop closer to 4000 and that is when if felt like the trans fully engaged at started to pull again. I just noticed it and it hasn't done it since but it was weird..it felt only half engaged or something. So I stopped and floored my car again and it kept doing it. I don't know if I just never noticed it or if it just started...is this kind what you guys are talking about. I know some people's trans have been sliipin or not going into 2..and I know what both of those are like..but is this kind of associated with that? Thanx.

[fo44rd]

Originally Posted by AznGA

OK I have heard that clogged cat converter can cause RPM to jump up and down, not wanting to shift. How hard is it to replace the solinoid?

I have not had to do this job, however the solenoids (I belive there are 2 solenoids in there) are accessed by removing the side cover off the trans. The side cover is on the drivers side. Do not take my word for this, however a lot of FWD gm's have their trans solenoid changed by removing the side pan (cover). It is quite cozy in there, but looks do-able with a little skill and patience.

[killerhound]

So anyways, here was my problem. I had cracked spark plugs and really really BAD wires. I just happened to be leaving another store yesterday where my car was at and the tech ran out and caught me before I left. Half of my plugs were carbon-cracked right down the middle of the porcelin(sp). He told me that's why it misfired under load like that, but never threw a light because it was still firing somewhat. So a new set of AC plugs and wires under employee cost is 50 bucks for everything...so we'll see how that goes. Just to let everyone know, try checking out your plugs...just curious if mine were really messed up or there are others.

[iceman]

Originally Posted by FORTEEN3GT

link no workie!!

Here is a vid it will be up for a few H take a look

[eric99gt]

how many here that have this problem had the autotrans at one time or have it now????

[iceman]

I did have an ati for a little while.