streetxj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Pembroke Pines, FL
Hello everyone. My 1996 jeep cherokee 4.0 automatic (Aisin Warner) has a recent issue. It shifts up fine 1 to 2, 2 to 3, then 3 to 4 and the torque converter locks-up at 43-44 mph. But, once it locks it stays locked even if I let off the accelerator and coast to into the 20-30 mph range. Until it almost reaches 1000 rpm coming to a stop, it wouldn't unlock. Once it gets to that point, it unlocks and takes-off normally. Even if I would slow down to 30 mph and give it gas, it BANGS and accelerates very slowly (locked-up). If I floor it, it unlocks. Not too long ago I heard and felt a click sound(ratchet sound) from under the hood when I gave the truck sudden acceleration and felt it through the accelerator pedal. I thought it was an intake backfire, but I'm thinking that my transmission cable adjuster might be worn and getting out of adjustment on it's own. Also, it doesn't unlock when I press the brake pedal. It used to, but now not even doing that unlocks it. Seems to be worse each time I drive it. I would like to hear different opinions about the possible causes of this problem.
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