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4l60e 2nd and 3rd gear only. RPMs would go up, but the vehicle would not accelerate.
4l60e 2nd and 3rd gear only. Back to the OP, you really need to be sure it's starting off in 2nd and not 3rd. Apparently this could be a couple different things. Feb 23, 2019 · This was my problem, the original ECU had lost its MOJO and caused my transmission to stop shifting into 2nd and 3rd gear. 1992 was the last year for the 700R4. Feb 18, 2011 · The computer shows that it is shifting into 3rd and you feel it shift out of 2nd (where it's engaged) into 3rd where it doesn't go. Defaults to third gear. . There was no slipping or other indication of a problem, and it Mar 20, 2025 · 4L60E Transmission Problems (2) – Difficulty Shifting From 3rd To 4th When it comes to the 4L60E transmission and its many problems, the 3rd to 4th gear clutches can wear out quickly. Jun 6, 2011 · However, putting the accelerator to the floor will not cause it to downshift; it just stays in 3rd gear. Jul 6, 2024 · My original suspicion was correct, the truck has 1st and 2nd gear, not 2nd and 3rd. Thread: 4L60e has second gear only, can manually command 1st. 8L V8 and the 4L60E. The problem was that 1st & 2nd gear worked absolutely perfect, clean shifts, even power, but as soon as it shifted into 3rd it felt like the transmission was slipping. Then, suddenly, I lost third and fourth gear. When it reaches the redline on 2nd, it doesn't even try to shift into 3rd. May 6, 2023 · BTW, 'limp mode' is a failsafe for electronic issues -- 3rd is the only gear in the 4L60E that doesn't require electronic activation, so it became the 'limp home' gear. 93's had the 4L60E. Jan 31, 2024 · Hey gentleman! So I purchased a used 4l60e tranny for my 97 gmc c1500 along with a brand new torque converter. So, the emissions test comes up in a few months and maybe it is time to just make this car an engine donor. Essentially, it just left Shift Solenoid A in the ON position. I used to be a GM trans tech, and I can't tell you how many times customers swore up and down that their vehicle was starting off in 2nd when actually it was starting in third. It goes all the way up to the redline in 2nd gear, and will only shift down back to 1st when slowing down and won't shift up to 3rd. RPMs would go up, but the vehicle would not accelerate. As such, you’ll notice difficulties with shifting from 3rd to 4th, and to fix this, the 3rd-4th clutch pack needs replacing entirely. Jun 16, 2006 · The 1st gear works fine, then it will skip 2nd as he accelerates and then drops into 3rd. I knew there was no way that i was in 3rd gear, but the problem seemed like limp mode. The 3rd clutch breaking is a physical problem, so when it goes, the trans will flare above about 25-28 mph, as it can't shift to 3rd at that point, automatically or manually. Once in 3rd, if the transmission downshifts into 2nd it will just rev the engine and not go anywhere. Jun 27, 2011 · Wrong. If you give it enough gas, it'll shift back into 2nd and keep on trucking. (my first) It worked great for four days, had all gears, shifted at proper RPM/Speed, and all seemed great. Installed everything only to find that there is no 2nd gear! UGGHH!! All other gears work beautifully! Any ideas fellas? Thank y’all! 😘 Sep 5, 2023 · It's got the 4. Aug 28, 2007 · I determined thru searching this site that the shifting is electronically controlled but we suddenly have a problem with the truck not shifting to 1st gear when it slows down or stops. Can't command 3rd or 4th Thread Tools 10-22-2020 #1 cjsgarage Jun 25, 2013 · General Tech - 4L60E Question - suddenly lost 3/4 Gears - Just did a rebuild on a 4L60E transmission. vjukqiaywrgovxbzzssqnimuxqszdszxcwkfpbrttjtdwsqcfqdal