Hard shifting (auto)
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Hard shifting (auto)
I have an '02 Ranger (4L 5spd auto) and have owned it since new.
64,000 km. Trans fluid has been changed twice.
The trans has developed a hard up-shift when normally accelerating, and the O/D light was flashing the other day while towing a boat. (I restarted the engine and the light stopped flashing).
Sometimes the shifts are normal, and also sometimes it wants to stay in 1st gear before letting go into 2nd.
Any ideas what this could be?
Thanks.
64,000 km. Trans fluid has been changed twice.
The trans has developed a hard up-shift when normally accelerating, and the O/D light was flashing the other day while towing a boat. (I restarted the engine and the light stopped flashing).
Sometimes the shifts are normal, and also sometimes it wants to stay in 1st gear before letting go into 2nd.
Any ideas what this could be?
Thanks.
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Joined: Jan 2004
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From: St Louis
No. However, the very basic scanners used by parts stores may not be capable enough to read "manufacturer-specific" codes. Still, it's worth a try to see what the store's reader will pull.
Worst-case, take it to any decent shop where the mechanic uses a Snap-On, Mac, or similar scanner. You'll pay for the service, but at least you'll be getting someone with the correct equipment to read the codes.
