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Won't Go To 4th
Hello all. I've been a reader of this site for a while and finally decided to join up. Found some good info here, and now I could use some more. My 1992 SVX has suddenly decided that it doesn't need 4th gear. In 4th at 2000rpm I should be at 60mph. But I'm not. It's got about 110K - 120K (the speedometer's been broken for a couple of months.) It doesn't get driven as much as it used to (hoping to make it a collector car someday). If I flush the tranny fluid & change the filter, will that help?
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Welcome to the site. Is your tranny slipping in 4th or not going into 4th at all. Does the engine rpm change when you pull the shifter into 3 from D at those speeds?
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It doesn't go into 4th at all. I tried engaging the MANU button and shifting manually from 1-2-3-D, but it still doesn't get to 4th. I've never changed the trans fluid or filter, and it's in the shop now for that (got the car w/25K on it, it has between 110K & 120K now). The RPM increases while in 3rd, instead of decreasing and going to 4th. I know that 2K rpm in 4th is about 60 mph, and that's not happening. I also read the threads about the fluid needing to warm up, but this is after more than 10 - 15 mins has elapsed.
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If it is really cold it can take longer than 15mins to warm up.
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Welcome to the site. As sad as it is to say, it seems like you've got the all-too-common "High clutch" failure going on. It's probably time for a transmission replacment or rebuild. Do a quick search and you'll find a number of reviews and options. It could be time to "go 5-speed" or maybe put in the lower geared legacy transmission. Best of luck!
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mine just had the exact problem. It wouldn't go into 4th, wouuld just stay at like 3000-4000 rpms. Had to get the tranny rebuilt.
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just have the shop doubel that opinion before you go freaking out over the trans...
Tom |
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Well, I appreciate all of the information. I had the trans fluid & filter changed, and all is well so far. I'll let you know if it crops up again, but I think that my next move would be to have the brake band adjusted. THANX again to all.
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