What happens if there is no 3rd gear on a 4L60E?

Without being able to lock, it won’t be able to facilitate the transfer of energy to the upper gears and the transmission will remain in 2nd gear. Your 4L60E has a set of clutches that work with both 3’rd and 4’th gear. It’s referred to as the 3-4 clutch pack. A bad 3-4 clutch pack can certainly cause the 3’rd and 4’th gear to stop working.

Can a bad clutch pack cause a 4L60E to stop working?

Your 4L60E has a set of clutches that work with both 3’rd and 4’th gear. It’s referred to as the 3-4 clutch pack. A bad 3-4 clutch pack can certainly cause the 3’rd and 4’th gear to stop working. In fact, once the transmission “shifts” into third, it’ll feel like you lost the whole thing.

What causes the No 3rd or 4th gear problem?

One of the most common (and most frustrating) problems that happens to the 4L60E is when it loses 3rd and 4th gear at the same time. This leaves you driving around a car or truck that screams down the road. So, what causes the no 3rd gear or 4th gear problem?

When did the GM 4L60 E transmission come out?

The 4L60-E is the “E”lectronically shift controlled version of the 4L60. The Late 4L60-E was released in 1997 in and fully phased into wide use through GM by 1998 in both RWD car platforms (including the C6 Corvette) and trucks in both 2wd and 4wd configurations.

Why is my Trans bad on my 4L60E?

Trans seems noisy when moving in 1st and Reverse, noise goes away instantly if you shift to N or the transmission goes into 3rd gear: Reaction planetary is worn out due to high miles or insufficient lubrication. Not a critical failure, but not a good sign either.

Why does my 4L60E make a horrible noise?

Horrible noise in 4th and feels like the brakes are on: overrun clutches are applying due to a cracked or leaking forward piston. Overrun clutches will be worn out after 30 seconds of this behavior. Car can be safely driven in D. Transmission must be removed and rebuilt.

What causes transmission slippage on a GM 4L60E?

When it comes to troubleshooting the 4L60E, you have to keep in mind that the automatic transmission (4L60-E) in your rear wheel drive GM vehicle will usually experience failure in one of two ways: Internal mechanical failure will be the cause of transmission ‘slippage’.

What to do if you put a 4L60 transmission in a new car?

If you tried to put a 4L60E transmission in the place where a 4L60 once resided, prepare to buy an aftermarket transmission controller so that you can control it. If you don’t, it will not know when to kick down, when to shift or the speed of the vehicle. The 4L60 transmission would require a custom bracket to hook into the TV cable properly.

Why is my transmission slipping on my 4L60E?

Something wrong with the transmission solenoid. Old, damaged, and worn gears. Broken or worn transmission bands. If you do experience transmission slipping problems with your 4L60E, and it’s not down to transmission fluid, then it’s time to visit the local mechanic.

Is the 4L60E transmission a descendent of the 700R4?

The 4L60E transmission is the direct descendent of the 700R4, and as such already had over a decade of refinement put into it before it ever even made it into production. This means that even the early ones were pretty good from day one of their production life.

Why does my Chevy Silverado shift from 2nd to 3rd gear?

No 1st or 4th gear, and transmission shifts from 2nd to 3rd by itself: The shift solenoid has failed, or there is a wiring problem between PCM and transmission. Replace the shift solenoid located in transmission pan, or check wiring continuity.

What happens if there is no 2nd or 4th gear?

No 2nd or 4th gear. 2-4 band is slipping: Servo seals may be damaged. Otherwise, 2-4 band is worn out. Transmission must be removed and rebuilt. 10. Trans shifts into gear harshly, car feels sluggish off the line, No 1st, 4th or TCC lockup available, Manual 2nd, 3rd and Reverse are only available gears, CEL is on:

Why is the transmission slipping on my Chevy Silverado?

The sunshell is damaged. The transmission needs to be replaced or repaired. The 2-4 band is slipping, or servo seals are leaking. Servo seals can be replaced without pulling transmission, or the transmission must be removed for band replacement. No 1st or 4th gear, and transmission shifts from 2nd to 3rd by itself:

What’s the difference between a 1993 and 1994 4L60E?

When a converter cluych cause it to lose lock up, the 3-4 clutches, in the transmission will soon follow because the 3-4’s need lock up to keep them cool while cruising in overdrive. 1993: These were used in TRUCKS only. Not available in F-Bodies, B-Bodies, or Vettes 1994: Interchangeable with ’93 4L60E with no modifications.

Can a 4WD 4L60E be converted to a 2WD?

You can certainly work around with an older 4L60E/Gen III/IV motor combo because I have now twice, it’s just a pain. But that’s what you get when you combine my stubbornness and a 700R4/5.3L. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?

What kind of truck has a 4L60E transmission?

It can cause quite the headache. When the 4L60E went into production, it was being put behind the small-block Chevy and many smaller V6’s, predominantly in pickup trucks, Camaro, Corvette, Impala, Caprice, and so on.

Is the 93-97 4L60E year difference interchangeable?

None of the ’93 -’97 4L60E’s are directly interchangeable, except ’93 and ’94 and ’96 and ’97!!! Here’s a list of yearly differences that will show you why.

When did the 4L60E go out of production?

By the time it started getting phased out of most pickup trucks in 2008, the 4L60E there was no SBC or any other motor from the early nineties in regular production. It was going behind the LS based motors or the longitudinal six cylinder found in the Trailblazer. That’s a lot of time for one transmission to be in production.

Why is my mt653 not shifting 5th gear?

Anyway you are not getting 5th gear and IIRC there is a set of springs on the spool valve that makes it go to 5th that is adjustable with a little t-pin thingy. But I don’t have a manual so I can’t really help much more.

What to do when automatic transmission won’t shift into 3rd gear?

Check the Throttle Cables. Changing the fluid solves plenty of transmission issues but if the problem of automatic transmission won’t shift into 3rd gear persists, the parts you should check are the throttle cables. A defective cable with excessive slack is likely to create issues with smooth shifting of the gears.

What’s the normal shift on an Allison Transmission?

Tell me if I’m telling you what you already know but normal operation is [C = converter L = lockup] : 2C-3C-4C-4L-5L and the converter lockup feels just like another definite shift. If you are in a lockup gear and you let off the throttle it will stay locked up just like a manual transmission.