Transmission problem

[rockout]

Originally Posted by GMMerlin

There have been some issues with faulty ignition switches on 96 and newer S-T trucks.
The switch will not power up part of the fuse box and cause loss of transmission control and usually a 2nd or 3rd gear start with no shifts.

My 96 Jimmy was taking off in 2nd then shifting to 3rd but not overdrive. It had no power at the fuse so I replaced the ignition switch and the fixed it. Thanks, it was your advice that helped me, I really apreciate it.

[mjcman32]

Man Same story I'm not sure if you can find my post by my id or something but I just bought a 96 jimmy on the way home i lost what i think to be 2nd and 3 rd replaced the tranny with a good one and one month later 2nd and 3rd are out, I was going down the hwy and I went up a hill and it kicked down redlined then i couldnt catch a gear till i was going like 30. So I went and bought another tranny from the yard thinkn I need another one is there a chance these trannys may still be good as I have 3 now? Any input is great! You think its the ignition switch? Is that the ignition switch that you crank the truck with like the main ignition switch? Please find my other post somehow and help I'm broke bum and ive bought 2 trannys at 400 a peice, cant afford to ruin another. Mitch

[maxwedge]

You have tacked on to an ancient dead thread here, in future please start a new one. Anyway check for power at the trans main plug with just the key on, if none yes the ign switch could be bad.