down shift prob
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down shift prob
hey all i have a problem with my auto downshifting when it supposed to. when i go to push down on the throttle it seems it doesnt want to down shift. When it does it does a jerking like its having probs but it doesnt seem like its shifting into the right gear. does anyone else have this prob?
Jerking problem - Probably engine/tranny mounts are bad.
Not shifting properly - probably low ATF level and needs fluid/filter change.
Not shifting properly - probably low ATF level and needs fluid/filter change.
94 Mx-3 Precidia
1.8L 4Cyl DOHC newGen BP (used to be B6DE) ATX
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1.8L 4Cyl DOHC newGen BP (used to be B6DE) ATX
http://www.mx-3.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=54032
http://www.cardomain.com/id/ariesdude
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Tranny fluid has to be checked when the engine is upto operating temparature - as twoie said - drive around the car for a bit till the temp needle is at the normal (halfway) level - park on a level surface and shift through all the gears (i think the manual says something like stay in each gear for about 10 seconds or maybe a minute - i cant remember). Then put it in "park" and check the fluid (the engine should be running) - take out the dipstick - wipe it off with a clean towel or tissue and put it back in - take it out again to see the level. My tranny was overfilled (above the full level) and it had some erratic shifting. I drained it and it was smooth for a while and then started acting up again. I got a fluid/filter change and things became a lot smoother. I also upgraded to custom ground wires and a 90 amp alternator which i think would have some beneficial effect on tranny operation. But i did see a consistent shifting pattern after i just changed the mounts.
94 Mx-3 Precidia
1.8L 4Cyl DOHC newGen BP (used to be B6DE) ATX
http://www.mx-3.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=54032
http://www.cardomain.com/id/ariesdude
1.8L 4Cyl DOHC newGen BP (used to be B6DE) ATX
http://www.mx-3.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=54032
http://www.cardomain.com/id/ariesdude