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Auto Transmission...I was warned. 900 1993

posted by  someone claiming to be Dave Stewart on  Mon Dec 11 05:35 CST 2000 [RELATED]

Problem. During a recent trip Transmission stuck in third gear for 100+ miles at 70-75MPH Ambient temps of 1-10 degrees farenheit and a 40mph headwind. Once I realized the problem (yeah I zoned out..new car to me) I shifted back into 3rd and forward into 'D' and the tranny shifted correctly

Now If I need passing power and it downshifts It will occasionally stay in 3rd gear. I can lead it out again by shifting into 3rd and back into 'D'

I'm doing what I can mechanically (changing the tranny fluid) I'm considering a flush but I may do the 2 quarts every oil change route.

I'm hoping that it is electrical.Ocassionally I get a no-start because the gearshift position sensor doesn't think it's in park.

Has anyone else heard seen or had this? I don't want to spend $2500 for the tranny...

Now the rant:

When the kind hearted well intentioned BB members tell you not to buy a 960 because it is a handful...BELIEVE THEM!....This little glitch comes on top of Catalytic conveter replacement, the expensive Rear Main Seal and in case you thought I'd escape....the plastic radiator is cracked and leaking.

I am just thankful that my fathers '92 965 has been problem free.

EOR





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New Auto Transmission...I was warned. [900][1993]
posted by  someone claiming to be Dave Stewart  on Mon Dec 11 05:35 CST 2000 >


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