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Old 02-25-2009, 09:27 AM
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Question 518 Trans. Question ?

I have a question on the trans. with the truck in my sig. it seems to me when I accelerate it upshifts way to soon. Then even as low as 50 mph. if I floor it, it will not downshift. Is this just a kickdown linkage adjustment or do I have other problems ? It won't even come out of overdrive unless I push the OD button ! Thanks for any help you can offer.
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Any ideas ??
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I would try adjusting the kick down linkage first.
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tried that a little yesterday, didn't seem to make a difference.
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make sure the TV (kick down) cable is not binding, or bound. If it's stuck in an advanced position it will not downshift....
Could also be the accumulator I think.
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