Transmission Question!

mjmendoza

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May 7, 2007
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I have an 87 NA auto but my transmission seems to not shift out of second. I shifts perfectly fine sometimes but i dont get why it does it sometimes. If anyone had the same problem can you please help me thanks.
 

cuel

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^^ +1. If the fluid level is good (you check it with the trans. in park or neutral, engine running, and at operating temp., and with the parking brake ON), I'd lean toward a sticky solenoid, usually caused by contaminates from dirty fluid and a plugged up filter. Might be a good time for a trans. service...
 

iwannadie

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Check for trouble codes, takes a few seconds and can tell you everything you need to know. All you need is a bent up paper clip to check for codes too.
 

mjmendoza

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i might sound a little dumb but i never knew how you guys were finding out the codes. I know its something to do with a paper clip but i never knew how you guys got the numbers.
 

plaaya69

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Nov 18, 2006
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That could help but I would change it anyway. Also use Royal Purple automatic trans fluid. I used it in my 87 Turbo and it worked out well with No problems.
 

Burntz

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your best bet is to take it to a place, and have them do a full blown flush, running fluid through, while shifting through gears, etc. Then put quality a/t fluid in and a new filter.
 

plaaya69

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^I would say anywhere from $60-$140 depending on where you take it. I know sometimes aamco has specials like they had a $79.95 trans fluid service awhile ago but also sometimes I see it also for $99.95 as well and maybe get some quotes from other places.

also like Burntz said get some good trans fluid because that is very important.
 
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Burntz

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I've seen it for cheaper, but ull pay more if you want good fluid. If you wanna save ur tranny id suggest doin it.