Transmission Not Shifting Correctly

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05-08-2011, 08:35 AM

Phantom552

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Car: 92 Camaro RS

Engine: 305 TBI

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 2.73

Transmission Not Shifting Correctly

This started on my way home from work last night. My transmission seems to have problems grabbing second gear, as I can roll along in first fine, but as soon as I step on the gas to accelerate, it high-revs and goes almost nowhere. Any ideas?

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05-08-2011, 05:13 PM

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Re: Transmission Not Shifting Correctly

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I am not certain, but if you have a poor shift from first to second, then you might want to reset your shift cable.

There is a process to reset your cable, to the proper rpm shift points. Check and make sure the cable is okay, then adjust it.

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05-08-2011, 05:35 PM

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Re: Transmission Not Shifting Correctly

TV cable adjustment is what RJ_Moore is referring to - there's a ton of threads on it, and a tech article as well. But sounds to me like your trans is slipping - in which case it's time for a rebuild.