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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 08:02 PM
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Signs of a dying 700r4

today i noticed that the tranny isn't shifting right and on the highway at 120+ when i would floor it it would be like an empty rev, and bucking action.... any ideas?
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 09:07 PM
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120 mph LOL thats not the tranny but the computer cutting the igntion or fuel.
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 10:02 PM
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Originally posted by Ryan_Alswede
120 mph LOL thats not the tranny but the computer cutting the igntion or fuel.
That's what I was thinking.
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 11:14 PM
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umm

He's from Canada, So am I, That 120 was probally 120km/h which is around 75?MPH.

And his speedo only goes to 85mph Or 140km/h if he didnt change his speedo.
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 09:13 AM
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Check the TV Cable adjustment first. My 83's needs to be adjusted and mine is slipping betwwen second and third at part throttle.
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 06:07 PM
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i was on my way back in town tonight and i noticed that she started revving like she was in neutral, so i stick her back in 3rd and she goes but revs like a ****, then further down the road she starts knocking so i pull over,, and then i wait and call dad when someone finally stops an hr later, so anyways i think shes shot, but i'll find out for sure soon, anyone hear of **** like this before?
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 06:43 PM
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Thats how my father told me tranmissions went.
He said you would know right away because it wouldrev way up to shift up and down, and would feel no power. So I guess your tranmission has gone how most go. It gives some warning, and after that your driving on luck.
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