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AW4 Problem shifting first to second when hot

jvilas

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Hi guys, new to the forum, have been learning a ton here,


Problem:
Cherokee XJ 93 transmission AW4 auto
-Initially did not shift gears unless I absolutely floored accelerator - code reading showed bad TPS - replaced that.*
- while problem improved 90% still harsh shift first to second remains - almost not perceptible when oil cold, once it warms up jerk becomes super evident and is uncomfortable and annoying when driving around.*

- adjusted TV cable, replaced shift solenoids, transmission oil, transmission filter, actual gears were inspected and look solid with about 65k miles on them.*

Am I looking at a faulty TCM?
Any tips or ideas of what could be causing this jerky shifting only when shifting from first to second, and only when oil is up to running temp. ?

Help would be greatly appreciated, this is the kind of thing that drives you nuts and adds up slowly on the mechanic bill.*
 
The TCM only controls the solenoids, and can't really affect anything beside when to shift. A harsh or soft shift would point to the TV cable, but you've adjusted that already. Correct oil? Dexron, not ATF4+.
 
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