97 xj transmision shift problems

[birdmanxj]

I have a 97xj with aw4 trans. It shifts from 1st to 3rd and skips 2nd also does not seem to downshift when in drive. heres what i have done so far

new seleniods
trans flush and filter
adjusted the cable on t-body
new tps

what should i do next?

 

[joe_peters]

Welcome to !

TEST your way to a solution. Here is a good article on the AW4: http://www.transonline.com/transdigest/magazines/1997-10/Shift Pointers/index.html

If you put the shifter in 1-2, and get the RPMs up around 4500, it should shift.

If you unplug the TCU, do you get 1st in 1-2; 3rd in 3; 4th in D; reverse, neutral, and park. If you get that result, your problem is electrical in nature.

Good luck.

 

[birdmanxj]

yes with the tcu unpluged its does 1st 1-2 3rd and 4th in drive.

 

[joe_peters]

Ok, then follow the article and test out the harness.

Good luck.

 

[birdmanxj]

my tcu has a 13 pin conector, the artical shows a 16pin. Did Ifind somthing besides the tcu? Where is it on a 97? thanks

david

 

[joe_peters]

Your TCU on a 97 should be under the dash, driver's side (earlier XJs was the passenger's side), between the steering column and the air box by your right knee. Silver.

 

[birdmanxj]

i found it seems to have a different conector then the artical. Is there a diference in tcu from 97-up

 

[birdmanxj]

think I'm going to try a new tcu. what year model tcu do i need? will anyone from 97 up work? or all they all the same i have one from a 95 i could try are they the same