willmadden8991
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Yeah the o ring is possible. It is very hard to access without a lift. The original solonoid has one wire that goes to two to different plugs. I just spliced it to the single wire that was on the original.
Thanks Will, I went ahead with the install of the volvo solenoid, I can hear it click on and off so I guess I wired it up correctly and the switch/relay is all good too.
Didn't fix my problem unfortunately, I'm gonna take it to a transmission shop soon. Hopefully it's just something simple like yours was!
If you had told them it's the same transmission that's in many Volvos maybe they wouldn't have been so scared of it.If you are near Spokane I know a guy can fix it no problem. Assuming it’s the same issue. I had trouble finding a transmission expert willing to work on it but this guy is from China with 40 years experience. He said it Was a pressure adjustment but I’m not sure
How exactly that’s done.
Could you give me the info for this guy? Sounds very similar to what’s been happening with my van.If you are near Spokane I know a guy can fix it no problem. Assuming it’s the same issue. I had trouble finding a transmission expert willing to work on it but this guy is from China with 40 years experience. He said it Was a pressure adjustment but I’m not sure
How exactly that’s done.
Could you give me the info for this guy? Sounds very similar to what’s been happening with my van.
The guys name is Louis from Louis transmission in Spokane. He’s the shop owner.
I wish I Knew what he did to adjust it... you should ask him. I don’t even think he had to open it up.
I was able to shift into 4th but it was always downshift if I accelerated or had any tiny amount of load. Also shifting through low gears would require me to let off the gas for it to shift.
Hope you can get it fixed. Please post what you find out.
No i haven’t added it but I just did!Thanks for the update. Luckily I haven't had any issues with transmission; knock on wood, keeping fingers crossed, .... But the thread is a good reference for the problem.
Seems Louie at least wasn't afraid to take a look at the transmission, which is more that can be said about other shops. I'll add him to the map.
Also did you happen to add yourself to the Delica Map? I see a dropped pin on Spokane for a 1993 Exceed but no username. If so could update it if you like.
And you're in!No i haven’t added it but I just did!
My first guess would be the OD solenoid on the left side of the transmission... you could look to see if the wiring is OK.It could also be the switch (the light and solenoid are separate functions).Hi y’all!
Pinging this thread with a similar issue. For context, just had the engine tuned with EGT gauge installed. Recently had ATF changed with Lucas and took a trip to mammoth mountain (elevation 9,000).
On the incline had the overdrive off and was slowed to around 65 kmph with 1200 on the gauge. This is the max so I pulled off. When I got into the mountains there’s some trouble getting into 4th. RPMs are up past 3k maxing at 100 kmph, any acceleration pushes out black smoke and can’t get into 4th despite backing off. RPMs climb to under 4K. Don’t want to push it.
Need to head back today and wondering what I should do. Also wondering if it’s safe to drive back, don’t want to burn up the transmission… messaged the guys that did the tune up as well.
I used to have same problem, my was temp sensor. Van won't shift in to O/D when it's cold in order to protect engine.My first guess would be the OD solenoid on the left side of the transmission... you could look to see if the wiring is OK.It could also be the switch (the light and solenoid are separate functions).
It is safe to drive it, just don't push the RPM much beyond 3k for extended periods (and watch the EGT, but 1200 is quite conservative IMO).