Re: [T3] automatic transmission woes (will not shift out of 1st)

[Mark Michel <fiplem@yahoo.com>]

<x-html><!x-stuff-for-pete base="" src="" id="0" charset=""><table cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0' border='0' background='none' style='font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);width:100%;'><tr><td valign='top' style='font: inherit;'><pre>&gt;&gt; I assume that the shift lever will go anywhere you want, but that the <br>AT itself won't shift into 2nd or D.<br><br>Exactly.<br><br>&gt;&gt; Did you also do this with the engine running? That's necessary. If <br>you do this with the engine off, the level will show as higher than <br>it is during operation.<br><br>Yes, with the engine running.  I read one of your previous posts for the inside scoop before doing the check!<br><br>&gt;&gt; Low fluid level would cause these symptoms, and it is often hard to <br>be sure of the dipstick reading just because the dipstick always <br>picks up a bit of ATF from the sides of the dipstick tube which can <br>make you think that it actually got into some fluid.  <br><br>Yes, this is
 what I was experiencing which made me hesitant to add more b/c I didn't know how much would be too much.  <br><br>&gt;&gt; I don't remember a pin or spring that falls out, but it's possible. I <br>know that there's a piston and spring in there, but they usually stay <br>in place.<br><br>Yeah, it was a little pin about 1-inch long maybe an 1/8-inch in diameter, rounded on one end, pointed on the other.  I'm hoping I put it back in the right way...<br><br>&gt;&gt; That was probably a good thing to try. If you're not sure about the <br>dipstick reading, it might be helpful to find someone to give you a <br>second opinion. You should be able to add 1/2 quart without concern <br>about overfilling.<br><br>Thanks so much.  I will try adding some more and will post the results.<br><br>All the best,<br><br>MarkM<br></pre></td></tr></table><br>



      
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