tps or trans?

[john]

how can you tell a tps problem from a real trans problem? I have 88 with auto. when driving on the frwy. at about 55 to 60 mph. I will let of the throttle a little to slow down. then when I apply the throttle again the engine will just rev as if its in neutral. if I let the vehicle slow down to about 35 mph. it will get back into gear and pick up speed again. anyone had this sympton before?

[w_howey]

I had an 89 do the same thing. But all it was was low on tranny fluid.

Needed about three quarts.

[john]

thanks but i checked the level and its at the right level

[ZmOz]

Try adjusting your kick down cable. My tranny was shifting at the wrong time at lower speeds for several years. A tranny shop said it was the TPS. I spent 30 seconds adjusting the kick down cable, and now everything is better. :)

[Legacy]

where is the kick down cable?

[PNWXJ]

The cable on the Throttle body that goes towards the pass side. Just open the throttle full and push the D shaped button on the cable retainer to tighten the cable. Hope that makes sence?

Tim