From: Mark W (mnm3693234@yahoo.com)
Date: Fri Oct 22 2004 - 08:46:53 PDT
I agree. Some of the smaller trans. shops, don't
understand all the potential problems the
electronically shifted trans can have. I would
recommend getting the factory rebuilt transmissions
from GM. At some direct GM outlets you can get a big
discount off the dealer price.
M
--- D O <dohe69@hotmail.com> wrote:
> That is an electronically shifted trans. If the
> shifts aren't slipping, and
> it just doesnt TRY to shift to 4th, I would expect
> the problem to most
> likely be an electrical issue (range switch in the
> trans, solenoid in the
> valve body, vehicle speed signal problem, any
> related wiring, etc). In many
> cases it would set a code in the computer. Possibly
> a 3-4 shift valve
> sticking in the valve body too. Unless the repair
> shops are able to pull
> codes AND diagnose them, it may be best to take to a
> Chevy dealer as they
> have the correct scan tool and service information
> to diagnose it properly.
> They can use the scan tool to see IF the computer is
> sending a shift command
> to the trans to begin with. They can also command
> the shifts manually and
> see how the trans responds.
>
> If the aftermkt shops just pulled the trans out and
> "rebuilt" it, in other
> words, installing new clutches/seals, that would
> have not fixed any of the
> problems listed above, including a sticking shift
> valve.
>
>
>
> >From: "aussierob" <aussierob2@odyssey.net>
> >To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List"
> <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> >Subject: [MV] Its a Chev Not Ford - Big Tranny
> Woes
> >Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:12:40 -0400
> >
> >Sorry it is a Chevy Venture Not a Ford
> >my mistake, sorry.
> >
> >Chev Venture
> >fwd
> >6cyl
> >1997
> >My original message;
> > HELP Please Bigtime Tranny Woes
> >
> > From: "aussierob" <aussierob2@odyssey.net>
> >Subject: [MV] HELP Please Bigtime Tranny Woes
> >Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 20:21:13 -0400
> >
> >Hey Listers... with ANY Late model Tranny
> >knowledge and or experience.
> >This is for a couple... friends of ours.
> >He is a fulltime pastor for a small church in
> upstate NY.
> >They/she, is a foster mum with 3 mentally
> handicapped
> >middle aged men, to look after 24/7 year round
> >
> >This is off topic.
> >But hey, if at all possible, we're needing your
> smarts
> > here, not any off topic finger wagging
> >
> > Three times in the last 12 months they have put
> > out $15 to $17 hundred dollars, for their
> > 97 Ford Venture Family mini van and
> > Shut-ins Transport Vehicle.
> >
> > It's always the same Tranny Problem
> > Two repairs were from different local small town
> companies !
> > One was a repair was performed from a Church
> > member/mechanic.
> > (I would ex-communicate him... Ha ha)
> >
> > The problem, each tranny fails at around 6
> > months or less.
> > It will run !
> > But, only in 1st. - 2nd. - 3rd. !
> > But, without warning, it will not move in 4th.
> > By the way, 4th is not circled ...so, not an
> overdrive !
> > Same symptom each time.
> >
> > They still owe approx $5 thousand on the van.
> (it's immaculate)
> > Of course, each repair came with a short time
> limited warranty.
> >
> > This is far too short term, if you ask me !
> > (and nobody's askin - right !)
> >
> > Some Questions:
> > Does this tranny have an electronic shifter
> > system of some sort . Could this be as simple as
> a
> > tranny circuit board.?
> >
> > It would seem that there are no worn out metallic
> > noises and/or bad metal grinding sounds, before
> each failure !
> >
> > Guys with real modern automatic tranny
> info/experience
> > or a link to some info ...could you please reply.
> > Would there be a factory service bulletin on this
> ?
> > Are the repair guys ripping of the preacher
> > Any Help would be appreciated online or offline
> > Aussie Robb Syracuse, NY area.
> > aussierob2@odyssey.net
> >
> > The owner is at
> >sweeneyjps6@cs.com
> > Rev. James Sweeney, 8 mi west of Marathon NY -
> area
> >
> >
> >
> >
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