Still have the trans problem.
Fluid level, odor and color are good. I replaced the trans fluid and filter 2 years ago, about 2000 miles ago. Shifts into reverse fine.
Checked all the lights, all are working properly.
It shifts fine in all gears up and down except going from first to second.
I cleaned the contacts on the manual position lever sensor on the lower left side of the transmission. I also swapped in a known good TPS but the problem remains.
I have the od light in the shift lever, it never illuminated, don’t know if it is still working, I suspect it is given the maint history of the vehicle. I looked for a cheap code reader but the only ones that would read the trans were $250. I may try to pull codes without a reader, but there is a lot of conflicting info on how to do that.
I’m hesitant to sink money into this vehicle because if it needs a new transmission, it will end up in the salvage yard. Sucks because the van is in great shape otherwise. Almost rust free.
I’ll swap in a known good tach sensor today and if that doesn’t help I’ll drop the pan and look for anything unusual.
Thank you for your advice and the photos. I'll update with the final disposition.
Fluid level, odor and color are good. I replaced the trans fluid and filter 2 years ago, about 2000 miles ago. Shifts into reverse fine.
Checked all the lights, all are working properly.
It shifts fine in all gears up and down except going from first to second.
I cleaned the contacts on the manual position lever sensor on the lower left side of the transmission. I also swapped in a known good TPS but the problem remains.
I have the od light in the shift lever, it never illuminated, don’t know if it is still working, I suspect it is given the maint history of the vehicle. I looked for a cheap code reader but the only ones that would read the trans were $250. I may try to pull codes without a reader, but there is a lot of conflicting info on how to do that.
I’m hesitant to sink money into this vehicle because if it needs a new transmission, it will end up in the salvage yard. Sucks because the van is in great shape otherwise. Almost rust free.
I’ll swap in a known good tach sensor today and if that doesn’t help I’ll drop the pan and look for anything unusual.
Thank you for your advice and the photos. I'll update with the final disposition.