Originally Posted By: clinebarger
Originally Posted By: DemoFly
I have adjusted the TV cable as per the FSM as well as the front and rear band.
Another symptom I am having that I forgot to mention is if I let off the throttle while accelerating in second gear, the transmission will shift into third no issue. If I don't let off, it will either hang in second gear and then hard shift into third, or it will "half-shift" and act as if the transmission is in neutral until shifting into third gear.
From what I have read on the 4XRE transmissions, the transmission isn't actually in neutral in those scenarios but instead it is in first gear.
Thank you....That helps A LOT! You have a serious leak in the Direct Clutch Circuit (Front Clutch in Chrysler speak)
This is most likely from a worn/cracked Front Band Apply Servo Cover, On a 2-3 shift....Direct Clutch oil is routed between the Servo Cover & Front Band Apply Piston, This area is larger than the Front Band Piston Apply Area, And the Front Band is Forced Off/Knocked Off by Direct Clucth oil as the Direct Clutch is Coming On.
That would cause All your symptoms when HOT....Direct Clutch Leak=Low Line Pressure anytime the Direct Clutch is applied.
You can try this as a patch
Servo Cover
However....You have already damaged the Front/Direct Frictions, How far you can limp it along is anyone's guess?
The Direct Clutch is applied/holding in Reverse, 3rd, & 4th/OD, Avoid heavy throttle in these gears if you just want to change the Servo Cover.
I have been driving it this way for 40k miles. It hasn't gotten any worse...in fact it might have got a little better.
I want to reiterate these symptoms are only within the first 5 miles of driving when COLD. When WARM the transmission operates perfectly.