94 Sable w/ trans problem.
83-944
05-19-2004, 12:44 AM
I have a 94 Merc Sable 3.0 w/ AXOD trans.
My problem is when the car is in OD and you come to a stop, you have to wait about 10 sec. for a big bump before you can go again. The car won't move at all and you can rev the engine all the way up but no go. This doesn't happen in standard drive. This is a very annoying bump.
This might be related, if you start the car and want to go forward. You have to put the car in reverse, wait for a bump, and then shift it into drive/OD. This is also annoying.
I've been turning a wrench since I was five, mechanically adept, and not afraid to take on a challenge.
BTW: this is my wifes car. I don't like her barge on wheels but it was free. I changed the ATF and found some metallic sludge on the magnet.
Any suggestions including dynamite will be accepted.
My problem is when the car is in OD and you come to a stop, you have to wait about 10 sec. for a big bump before you can go again. The car won't move at all and you can rev the engine all the way up but no go. This doesn't happen in standard drive. This is a very annoying bump.
This might be related, if you start the car and want to go forward. You have to put the car in reverse, wait for a bump, and then shift it into drive/OD. This is also annoying.
I've been turning a wrench since I was five, mechanically adept, and not afraid to take on a challenge.
BTW: this is my wifes car. I don't like her barge on wheels but it was free. I changed the ATF and found some metallic sludge on the magnet.
Any suggestions including dynamite will be accepted.
Dan_in_WA
05-19-2004, 05:22 PM
Chilton's has a manual specifically on "Ford Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles". Mine's not in front of me, so I can't give you the ISBN or the Chilton's number. But anyplace that sells Chilton's manuals will probably have a copy of it.
Second, there are variations of the AXOD trans, and if you look at the sticker on the driver's door, by the door latch, I think it will tell you which trans you have. Hopefully, you will have the AX4N trans, which seems to be the best of the (sorry) bunch.
You might get lucky and just have a valve body problem. Ask your local parts store if they can get remanufactured valve bodies, most can.
Compared to the cost of a trans overhaul, it's probably worth the gamble of sticking a valve body on your trans - at least with the problem you describe.
One last thing; did the old ATF smell burnt? If so, that trans is on it's way out for sure. Don't bother trying to put a valve body on a boat anchor like that!
Good luck.
Second, there are variations of the AXOD trans, and if you look at the sticker on the driver's door, by the door latch, I think it will tell you which trans you have. Hopefully, you will have the AX4N trans, which seems to be the best of the (sorry) bunch.
You might get lucky and just have a valve body problem. Ask your local parts store if they can get remanufactured valve bodies, most can.
Compared to the cost of a trans overhaul, it's probably worth the gamble of sticking a valve body on your trans - at least with the problem you describe.
One last thing; did the old ATF smell burnt? If so, that trans is on it's way out for sure. Don't bother trying to put a valve body on a boat anchor like that!
Good luck.
willpower101
01-19-2005, 06:23 PM
where exactly does the valve body go on an automatic transmission?
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