[maguilar51]

Hey guys... this is my first post other tahn my introduction post well I will be going to get my car this weekend... but i still have a problem when i try to shift down in to first or second it wont let me.... the handle goes down there and then it feals like it just stops so i cant shift my auto i have to leave it in OD... so i was wondering if you guys could give me some pointers on what to do or what u think the problem is I hope its an easy fix...Thank You

[H0SS302]

why would u manually shift your car anyways? its not good for it for one, also the trans will downshift accordingly to how much u mash it.

[95 GTS]

Originally Posted by maguilar51

Hey guys... this is my first post other tahn my introduction post well I will be going to get my car this weekend... but i still have a problem when i try to shift down in to first or second it wont let me.... the handle goes down there and then it feals like it just stops so i cant shift my auto i have to leave it in OD... so i was wondering if you guys could give me some pointers on what to do or what u think the problem is I hope its an easy fix...Thank You

You should have a 1 D and OD correct?

its better to just leave it and D and let it rip. any shiftpoints you should just adjust with a tuner. I would spend the money on that before i spent it on tranny work to fix the problem you are explaining.

Is there any other tranny problem? a stall and gears will make the biggest gain in your car.

[maguilar51]

yeah i know automatic is smart and all lol but it worries me that i cant pull it into first gear manually i just dont want it to be a sign of a soon to go out tranny and not see it but if i leave it in od it runs perfect and realy smooth on shifts

[95 GTS]

what about D? will it hold it in 3rd?

the AOD is kinda funky and useless 1st is first, you haev to shift to D to go to second and then pull it back to 1 to make it stay in 2nd. Then go to D again for 3rd. Its honestly useless. If you start in 1 will it stay in 1st?

[maguilar51]

Originally Posted by 95 GTS

what about D? will it hold it in 3rd?

the AOD is kinda funky and useless 1st is first, you haev to shift to D to go to second and then pull it back to 1 to make it stay in 2nd. Then go to D again for 3rd. Its honestly useless. If you start in 1 will it stay in 1st?

I cant get it in first it will only lock in OD no 1st or second on the shifter its self but in OD it goes trough gears just fine just i cant pull the handle in 2 1st or second

[REDHOT86]

I shift my aod... it has a shift kit on it. I personally think it shifts too soon so that's why I shift it. When I don't feel like shifting I just leave it in "D1" unless I hit the highway then it's up to OD. You get more of a launch from the car and a faster response when you shift it yourself... when you just mash on the gas it has a slight delay before it down shifts... that's with all AODs. -JM

[maguilar51]

so does anyone know what the problem might be why i cant pull it down to first

[thatdavidkid]

check your linkages first of all.

[95 GTS]

Originally Posted by REDHOT86

I shift my aod... it has a shift kit on it. I personally think it shifts too soon so that's why I shift it. When I don't feel like shifting I just leave it in "D1" unless I hit the highway then it's up to OD. You get more of a launch from the car and a faster response when you shift it yourself... when you just mash on the gas it has a slight delay before it down shifts... that's with all AODs. -JM

Only the torque converter affects the launch, not the gear selection on an AOD


honestly it just sounds like your shifter is messed up, or the shift linkages

[maguilar51]

ok thnx guys I will check it out well im leaving town at about 9 oclock to pick up the beast should be back about tuesday I will have pics of the car now that its all done

[REDHOT86]

Originally Posted by 95 GTS

Only the torque converter affects the launch, not the gear selection on an AOD


honestly it just sounds like your shifter is messed up, or the shift linkages

I didn't the launch from a dead stop like I'm drag racing... I meant the speed of the down shift when punching the gas... in ANY automatic car old or brand spankin new it's just faster to shift it down and punch it then just mashing the gas. -JM

[95 GTS]

thats called the hit or punch