1989 Plymouth Acclaim Repair Question
Topics covered: Transmission, Wheel.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on May 14, 2010
1989 Plymouth Acclaim Erratic shifting
Transmission problem
1989 Plymouth Acclaim 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 160000 miles
Sometimes when I first start out, the transmission will shift to the first gear, and then strain before shifting to the next gear; I don't continue pressing the pedal, but pull over and stop, then I press the pedal again and the transmission shifts smoothly. The transmission shifts smoothly most times. What could be causing the straining in the transmission? Thanks.
1989 Plymouth Acclaim 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 160000 miles
Sometimes when I first start out, the transmission will shift to the first gear, and then strain before shifting to the next gear; I don't continue pressing the pedal, but pull over and stop, then I press the pedal again and the transmission shifts smoothly. The transmission shifts smoothly most times. What could be causing the straining in the transmission? Thanks.
Asked by MedianAnswer
Replied on May 18, 2010
Could be a sticky valve or a seal that is going away internally.Has the trans ever been serviced? If not that is always a good place to start when having trans issues.Clean fluid and filter can solve alot of problems