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transmission goes funny in extreme cold
I have a 95 escort lx(4sp automatic). Whenever it is extremely cold
(-15c) the car will suddenly disengage from overdrive. Then no matter how much I fool with the gas, it (overdrive) fails to engage. I have'nt noticied this with any of the other gears. This happened the first time after driving for a half an hour, so the car is warmed up. I don't know if this has something to do with it, but sometimes (again in extreme cold) the starter moter won't turn until I fiddle around with the shifter and column. Now, do I have an expensive transmission problem for sure, or could the problem be from some linkage or solinoid? Any suggestions would be appriciated. |
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"thegreenescort" > wrote in message
om... >I have a 95 escort lx(4sp automatic). Whenever it is extremely cold > (-15c) the car will suddenly disengage from overdrive. Then no matter > how much I fool with the gas, it (overdrive) fails to engage. I > have'nt noticied this with any of the other gears. This happened the > first time after driving for a half an hour, so the car is warmed up. > I don't know if this has something to do with it, but sometimes (again > in extreme cold) the starter moter won't turn until I fiddle around > with the shifter and column. Now, do I have an expensive transmission > problem for sure, or could the problem be from some linkage or > solinoid? Any suggestions would be appriciated. Sounds like you might have two problems. The thing dropping out of overdrive could be just a plugged transmission filter and/or not enough or too much trans. fluid. Not expensive to check & fix. Jiggling the shifter & column to start it sounds like a switch problem somewhere. |
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"Jiggling the shifter & column to start it sounds like a switch problem
somewhere." I think it's called a "Neutral Safety switch". It's cheap and easy to fix. You should be able to fix this one yourself. It may just be dirt in switch contacts. |
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"thegreenescort" > wrote in message
om... > I have a 95 escort lx(4sp automatic). Whenever it is extremely cold > (-15c) the car will suddenly disengage from overdrive. Then no matter > how much I fool with the gas, it (overdrive) fails to engage. I When was the last A/T service? How many miles on the odometer? Perhaps A/T Filter clogged needs R/R > have'nt noticied this with any of the other gears. This happened the > first time after driving for a half an hour, so the car is warmed up. > I don't know if this has something to do with it, but sometimes (again > in extreme cold) the starter moter won't turn until I fiddle around > with the shifter and column. Now, do I have an expensive transmission > problem for sure, or could the problem be from some linkage or > solinoid? Next time a no-start condition -- try this >> open the hood, locate the starter solenoid -- attach a 12 gauge wire to the (+) battery, use other end -- momentarily touch to starter solenoid (S) terminal -- starter should engage and engine should crank! -- Not start unless key switch is on position! BBA |
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"Billy Bad Assr©" > wrote in message >...
> "thegreenescort" > wrote in message > om... > > > I have a 95 escort lx(4sp automatic). Whenever it is extremely cold > > (-15c) the car will suddenly disengage from overdrive. Then no matter > > how much I fool with the gas, it (overdrive) fails to engage. I > > > > When was the last A/T service? > > How many miles on the odometer? > > > > Perhaps A/T Filter clogged needs R/R > > > > have'nt noticied this with any of the other gears. This happened the > > first time after driving for a half an hour, so the car is warmed up. > > I don't know if this has something to do with it, but sometimes (again > > in extreme cold) the starter moter won't turn until I fiddle around > > with the shifter and column. Now, do I have an expensive transmission > > problem for sure, or could the problem be from some linkage or > > solinoid? > > > > Next time a no-start condition -- try this >> open the hood, locate the starter > solenoid -- attach a 12 gauge wire to the (+) battery, use other end -- > momentarily touch to starter solenoid (S) terminal -- starter should engage and > engine should crank! -- Not start unless key switch is on position! > > > > BBA The car has 173000 Kms on it. I've checked the fuild. It's the right colour and the level is good. The problem has'nt appeared again since last sunday. So I hop e it's just a filter. But why would it only happen in extreme cold? Anyhow, it's due for transmission service anyway (I bought it used and the guy could'nt tell me if it ever had been done). Thank for the help everyone. About using the wire on the starter, how can I tell which terminal to touch on the starter, is this potentualy dangerous? Again thanks for everyone's time and advice. |
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