trans issue

[A fireman]

OK having an issue with my 94 Firebird v6. The 4L60e for some reason is straining in first gear. It feels like some one is riding the brake until it shifts into.second. if I place the car in neutral it idles fine and won't creep like its in gear. Reverse also feels normal. If I force the car into first it feels the same like there is a brake hanging but if I hit second gear start the car is a little sluggish as usual but feels like all the power is going to the ground. I'm kinda at a loss here so any suggestions would be great

[ssms5411]

Re: trans issue

Mines seems the same as yours. I don't know what it is maybe TQ converter.

[thebeewantsboost]

Re: trans issue

if you have a scanner, like hptuners. check to see if the TCC is locking and staying locked in first. not sure what the fix would be at the point though.

[LETZRIDE]

Re: trans issue

are you sure you don't actually have a caliper sticking? Put the car up on stands and toss it in first gear...see if it feels the same with no resistance. Just make sure you shut the car off before you throw it back in park...especially if you have drum brakes...you'll never be able to hold the rear tires and you'll end up grinding the trans to a stop when you toss it in park otherwise.

[A fireman]

Re: trans issue

I know its not the calipers I had the break system apart about 2 months ago for the opposite reason( no rear breaks, but that was at the ABS valve) and the trans feels fine up to about 10-15 miles an hour where it feels like its trying to engage another gear. Ill have the TCC checked today but from what I can tell after researching this trans it seems like it may be the 2-4 belt engaging early.

[A fireman]

Re: trans issue

Well se one is starting to slip here and there so I'm going to do the a4-m5 swap and be done with this headache