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Why are there no forward gears on my 4L60E?

Why are there no forward gears on my 4L60E?

Long story short, old transmission is shot, new transmission that was a fresh build, will not engage any forward gears. Reverse works perfectly. I was wondering what I could look for in the valve body area that could cause this, before re pulling this transmission for a third time to look for burnt up clutches inside.

What to do if your car has no forward gears?

If you put it in gear and the engine revs like it’s in neutral then you would be looking at a forward clutch problem. I would start by making sure the shift lever is in its respective gear according to the shifter/display. If you do some searching regarding the shift solenoids you can also ohm them out to make sure they are good.

What kind of transmission does a Silverado 1500 have?

Hey all, I have my 2000 Silverado 1500 4.8 4×4 that is giving me some issues. My transmission blew while on a trip to PA, so I went and got it with a trailer. Long story short, old transmission is shot, new transmission that was a fresh build, will not engage any forward gears.

Long story short, old transmission is shot, new transmission that was a fresh build, will not engage any forward gears. Reverse works perfectly. I was wondering what I could look for in the valve body area that could cause this, before re pulling this transmission for a third time to look for burnt up clutches inside.

If you put it in gear and the engine revs like it’s in neutral then you would be looking at a forward clutch problem. I would start by making sure the shift lever is in its respective gear according to the shifter/display. If you do some searching regarding the shift solenoids you can also ohm them out to make sure they are good.

Hey all, I have my 2000 Silverado 1500 4.8 4×4 that is giving me some issues. My transmission blew while on a trip to PA, so I went and got it with a trailer. Long story short, old transmission is shot, new transmission that was a fresh build, will not engage any forward gears.

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.

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.

What causes the reverse clutch to go out on a 4L60E?

It can also be caused by the sun shell breaking. The most common problem is probably going to be the low reverse clutch pack. The booster valve could also be an issue. Below is a pretty good video on common causes of 4L60E reverse going out. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

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 is the reverse clutch not working on my 4L60E?

If the pan looks good, and the fluid looks clean, than it’s likely not going to be the low reverse clutch causing the problem. Valve Body Issues- A bad valve body can make the reverse gear not work in the 4L60E. If the valve body ends up warped, or if the gasket fails, it’s entirely possible that the gear won’t engage.

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.

What makes reverse gear go into 1st gear?

Reverse no longer works…when I shift into Reverse it goes into 1st gear. All other gears work fine. what could the problem be? A little research leads me to believe (aka I could be wrong) that reverse gear in this car requires you to depress the shift knob and move it far left-forward.

What’s the difference between reverse and first gear on a Jetta?

A little research leads me to believe (aka I could be wrong) that reverse gear in this car requires you to depress the shift knob and move it far left-forward. It also seems that some, but not all ’02 TDi Jetta owners have had complaints that the difference between finding first and reverse gears is vague.

Is the 621B case loader having a problem?

621b case loader i having trouble with the trans. it wiil not go in foward or reverse gear you can shut the lift off and recrank it and sometimes it will go back in gear. Hello I hope I can help with this problem.

How does the 10 toothed transmission gear work?

To spin the 10-toothed gear once, the 20-toothed gear would only need to turn half way. This means that even though the 20-toothed input gear is spinning slowly and with more force, the 10-toothed output gear is spinning fast, and delivering less power.

Which is the largest gear in the transmission?

First Gear. It’s the largest gear in the transmission and enmeshed with a small gear. A typical gear ratio when a car is in first gear is 3.166:1. When first gear is engaged, low speed, but high power is delivered.

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