Well first off I'm a newbie for this site.. I've checked all over this forum for my problem, but dont seem to come up with a reasonable answer.. either that or im just stupid?!?

Anyways.. I have a tranny problem in my 96 GS. The problems consist of the gearing.. My car doesn't want to take off very quickly, and it doesnt really wanna gas until I press the peddle down pretty far. I heard it was the TCU needing to be reset???.. and I heard it could be crossed wires??? anyways.. I am thinking it has something to do with the TCU only because it seems like it changes all the time. The harder I get on it at times, the quicker it will get, but it seemed it would never get to the best. Its almost likes its learning my driving everytime I get into the car. My girlfriend bought a 98'RS and that car seemed to gear perfectly. That car would smoke mine by 3 sec 0-60. Anyways.. If anyone has any info, it would be greatly appreciated.. thnx

Go check your fluid always first if there is ever a problem with your transmission. Some guys might not agree with me on that but I will ALWAYS check the fluid first.

If you dont know how to do that...

Take the car for about a 5 minute ride to get the engine temp up to normal operating temperature.

Get on a level surface.


With the engine running put the car in "1" then "2" then "D" then "N" then "R" then back to "N". Of course, applying the brake at each gear...

While the car is in N and RUNNING pop the hood, pull out the dip stick, wipe it off, stick it back in, pull it out and chech the level AND color.

Take the stick that has fluid on it and rub it on the fat part of your thumb.

Look at the fluid, if its brown or dark its burnt. If its a bright bright pink its good. If its somewhere in between id say you're ok.

Also check for metal in there, might be little tiny specks.

If that all checks out dunno what it might be id have to drive it to feel.

check out www.allpar.com i believe it is for that TCU reset.

Joe

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