jpk
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL
96 XJ with an AW4. It direct shifts from 1st to 3rd gear missing 2nd. The rest of the shifting is ok. No strange sounds like grinding, rattling, etc.. Tried manually leaving shifter in 1-2 to see if it will shift but no. (I've later read the AW4 will not shift into 2nd automatically from the 1-2 position on the shifter.) When I put the shifter in D it shifts smoothly from 1st to third then to 4th. Almost like there wasn't a second gear. The only way I know it's missing 2nd is by the rpm drop. I've replaced the fluid and filter. XJ has 180k on the clock. I suspect a stuck valve body. Does anyone agree or do you have another suggestion? Would a tranny cleaner type fluid help? Thanks for any help in advance.