My 1991 240 automatic shifts too soon from first to second (at about 2,500 rpm full throttle). Second to third and third to forth are just right (which means if I want to wind it out to 5,000 rpm I can). If I adjust the kick down cable so the first to second is where I want it, (so I can wind out first), the two higher shift points are too high. I have had the tranny fluid changed twice using the process that sucks out all the fluid. It shifts crisply with no slipping. This has done this since new, the dealer would only fiddle the the kick-down cable. What can be done? BTW it has 140,000 miles and is in otherwise very good condition.

Thanks,

Steve M.

My 1989 240 wagon has started shifting late on all gears. Not terribly so, but late and it is becoming more consistant. My understanding is that the cure for this is to replace the throttle pressure cable (kick-down cable). My manual does not have any information on how to do this.

The question is: Is this a job for a reasonably adept amateur mechanic or best left to a pro. I have done a lot of stuff but have not fooled with auto transmissions other than to change out the occasional front pump or complete unit.

If anyone has the answer, please pass it on.

The info on rear taigate wiring was great- it took me less than 2 hours to replace the harnesses.

Thanks

Zimm

I'll take a shot at it, but in my experience, the only adjusting is what you have been doing----the cable. You can compromise at best. Next thing is do the manual shift---control it by the gear shift. Trany sounds normal to me.

dick