94 Cherokee auto with 90k miles. Vehicle has factory aux cooler (trailer package) and fluid has been changed ever 30k.
Problem is when shifting from reverse to drive transmission engages very hard.
Here is what I know:
1. Problem is only from reverse to drive, either doesn't occur or isn't noticable from drive to reverse.
2. Only occurs when vehicle is at operating temperatures, after 30-40 miles at highway speeds.
3. Temperature is a major factor, not noticable in cold weather. The hotter it gets the more noticiable the problem.
4. Vehicle drives normal, no other issues with transmission noticed, shifting between gears during operation seems normal, even under load.
Two trips to different shops have produced bills but no results. The dealer said the idle position switch was bad and replaced it but that made no difference.
They don't seem to have any other ideas and I get the impression they have no troubleshooting skills beyond reading the scanner.
Any and all theories welcomed.
Cheers, Darryl
Problem is when shifting from reverse to drive transmission engages very hard.
Here is what I know:
1. Problem is only from reverse to drive, either doesn't occur or isn't noticable from drive to reverse.
2. Only occurs when vehicle is at operating temperatures, after 30-40 miles at highway speeds.
3. Temperature is a major factor, not noticable in cold weather. The hotter it gets the more noticiable the problem.
4. Vehicle drives normal, no other issues with transmission noticed, shifting between gears during operation seems normal, even under load.
Two trips to different shops have produced bills but no results. The dealer said the idle position switch was bad and replaced it but that made no difference.
They don't seem to have any other ideas and I get the impression they have no troubleshooting skills beyond reading the scanner.
Any and all theories welcomed.
Cheers, Darryl
