Shifting issues on 1991 M30

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91M30
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My 1991 M30 has a rather harsh 1-2 shift when cold, but does the 1-2 fairly smooth when warm. It is also always slow to do a 2-3 shift or to lock up into overdrive unless you back off on the throttle; i.e., if throttle is held steady to hold RPM at 3000, it will not shift unless you back off very slightly on the throttle.

I've checked the TPS functionality and adjustment per the manual and it appears to be within the resistance range and voltage output ranges specified as currently adjusted.

The car only has about 60,000 miles. I've done a transmission flush and filter change, but it didn't change the symptoms. Any ideas as to what could be the cause? Speed sensor?


VimyJ
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TPS been messed with?

91M30
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VimyJ wrote:TPS been messed with?


No, but I've checked the TPS functionality and adjustment per the manual and it appears to be within the resistance range and voltage output ranges specified as currently adjusted. Any other suggestions?

VimyJ
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Can you check for transmission codes?

91M30
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VimyJ wrote:Can you check for transmission codes?


With the blinking light on the dash? Yes.......I followed the instructions in the service manual and everything checked out as being okay.

VimyJ
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Seems to me that member Driverdriver had some sort of strange shifting issue fairly recently with his J. I'm not positive about that, however. Perhaps someone else may remember those circumstances.


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