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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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700r4 trans not kicking down

Hi guys have 89 formula l98 car runs strong 700 r4 trans car rips the only problem is when i am driving around 30 or so mph and punch it the car does not seem to down shift, once in a while if i put my foot through the floor i can get it to grab i believe is first gear and than the car seems to move out any help would be great thanks
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 01:04 AM
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Re: 700r4 trans not kicking down

Originally Posted by 89 350
the car does not seem to down shift,
Should be in Trans dept
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...ns-drivetrain/

Is the TV cable adjusted correctly?
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/post...742-post3.html

http://www.cpttransmission.com/tech_tvcable.htm

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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 01:35 PM
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Re: 700r4 trans not kicking down

ok checked the tv cable seems to be ok can't push any more in any other suggestions thanks
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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Re: 700r4 trans not kicking down

Originally Posted by 89 350
can't push any more in
You push it in and then open throttle fully; that sets it in correct position.
Does trans still shift strange after TV reset?
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