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Can't get into 4th Gear on Automatic 200 1990

posted by  Bill N. on  Sat Jun 29 20:15 CST 2013
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This 1990 240 Automatic will NOT shift into 4th Gear.
SO far I have:
1. Checked the trans fluid --it's OK. (it also has a trans cooler added years ago)
2. Adjusted the kick down cable both in and out gradually in steps>>NO GO
3. See that the Overdrive relay is working by the light going on & off at the dash when the button is pushed on the shifter.
4. NOT SURE if the solenoid is actually working even with the light coming on at the dash since the car will not come out of 3rd.
5. Was thinking of shorting out the Relay to keep the Solenoid permanently out of the way. Bu am not sure that will make any difference with a questionable Solenoid.
6. What about cutting a BY-PASS CHANNEL in the old Solenoid like the idea they sell at IPD for $40?

Any good suggestions for this stuck in 3rd 240?






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