Transmission question
01-14-12, 12:53 AM
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Your transmission detent (kickdown) cable needs adjusted, that changes the fluid pressures in relation to the throttle position. the tighter the tension, the firmer the engagement and shifts. less tension in the cable softens the feel. I started in the middle of the range and made small adjustments until i found a sweet spot i liked. then do the same on the throttle cable, all you are doing is changing the throttle response you feel as the driver, nothing the engine sees, but youll be amazed how that changes the throttle feel and driveability. I just did this on mine the last few days and i love the difference. I believe you dont want it too soft, as i would imagine less fluid pressure equals more slippage of clutches but your problem should be solved with a little time spent playing with it. Hope this helps...
01-14-12, 01:04 AM
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As far as TPS, acts as an accelerator pump squirter is to a carburetor. It commands the initial fuel and air for the first few moments the throttle is opened, until the air coming in the system is processed by the maf and gets to the engine, other wise youd have a dead spot on accel.. or maybe we all just need forced induction...hmm
01-14-12, 06:35 AM
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Your transmission detent (kickdown) cable needs adjusted, that changes the fluid pressures in relation to the throttle position. the tighter the tension, the firmer the engagement and shifts. less tension in the cable softens the feel. I started in the middle of the range and made small adjustments until i found a sweet spot i liked. then do the same on the throttle cable, all you are doing is changing the throttle response you feel as the driver, nothing the engine sees, but youll be amazed how that changes the throttle feel and driveability. I just did this on mine the last few days and i love the difference. I believe you dont want it too soft, as i would imagine less fluid pressure equals more slippage of clutches but your problem should be solved with a little time spent playing with it. Hope this helps...
01-17-12, 09:05 AM
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I already adjusted the throttle cable and took the slack out which help!!!
I was thinking the other alternative was my torque converter since I am almost at 200k.
Your transmission detent (kickdown) cable needs adjusted, that changes the fluid pressures in relation to the throttle position. the tighter the tension, the firmer the engagement and shifts. less tension in the cable softens the feel. I started in the middle of the range and made small adjustments until i found a sweet spot i liked. then do the same on the throttle cable, all you are doing is changing the throttle response you feel as the driver, nothing the engine sees, but youll be amazed how that changes the throttle feel and driveability. I just did this on mine the last few days and i love the difference. I believe you dont want it too soft, as i would imagine less fluid pressure equals more slippage of clutches but your problem should be solved with a little time spent playing with it. Hope this helps...
My old accord had same problem and I adjusted the throttle positioning cable and fixed it.
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01-20-12, 09:08 PM
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Its the cable by your throttle cable that leads to the transmission. opposite side of the throttle cable. theres also one that goes to a box on your inner fender, thats the cruise control.
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