[Shotimes] tranny issue (maybe)

[Paul L Fisher]

The compressor is on in every mode except for floor or vent.


Paul L Fisher

1999 Ford Taurus SHO TR 70K - Kirk'ed 2/29/04.

 - Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30
 - Amsoil TS-124 Oiled Foam air filter

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-----Original Message-----
From: Jason Hartberger [mailto:at3hartberger@mail.com] 
Sent: Friday, November 05, 2004 11:24 AM
To: Paul L Fisher; 'Shotimes Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] tranny issue (maybe)

The EATC hasn't been on in months. at least not in any mode that would have 
the compressor on. The car is definitely accelerating as the engine RPM 
dips. not a whole lot at 7-900 RPM, but some.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul L Fisher" <sho@paul-fisher.com>
To: "'Jason Hartberger'" <at3hartberger@mail.com>; "'Shotimes Mailing List'"

<Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 05, 2004 12:22 PM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] tranny issue (maybe)


> Your idle symptoms sound like the AC compressor kicking on and off and the
> IAB not compensating properly. Turn off the ETAC and see if it still does
> it.
>
>
> Paul L Fisher
>
> 1999 Ford Taurus SHO TR 70K - Kirk'ed 2/29/04.
>
> - Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30
> - Amsoil TS-124 Oiled Foam air filter
>
> Visit my website: http://www.paul-fisher.com
> SHOClub Member: http://www.shoclub.com
> Amsoil dealer: http://www.paul-fisher.com/oil
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Jason Hartberger
> Sent: Friday, November 05, 2004 10:56 AM
> To: Shotimes Mailing List
> Subject: [Shotimes] tranny issue (maybe)
>
> Hey guys, my engine has been acting kinda weird lately - actually, ever
> since the tranny swap. When at idle, the engine will normally rev fine at
> about 900 rpm (I have ted b's chip in), but occasionally (every few 
> minutes
> or so worth of idling), the engine will... I guess grab? the RPMs will dip
> to about 700 for just a tiny little while and the car will start to lurch
> forward a little if I'm not on the brake. it's like the torque converter 
> is
> starting to lock up for just a little while... like a tenth of a second, 
> but
>
> then it'll back off and everything will be ok. I do have a brand new AXODE
> in there so it's under warranty, but is there something wrong with my
> tranny? I'm not too worried about it as it hasn't caused the engine to 
> stall
>
> yet.
>
> While I'm on the subject... when I'm at highway speeds, after letting off
> the throttle to slow down and pressing on it again, the engine will rev up
> like it should, then it goes down about 300-400 rpm, apparently as the
> torque converter locks up. it stays down until it happens again the next
> time I get on the throttle (even ever so slightly). Is this normal? it
> happens every frickin' time I let go of the throttle... shouldn't the
> converter stay locked up? or not? I really don't know much about ATXs....
> please help!
>
> Jason
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