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09-22-12, 03:22 PM
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Short and Simple.
I changed my spark plugs. After putting the whole intake system back, my car shifts really harsh. Really sudden, non-smooth shifts. How can this be fixed?
09-22-12, 06:24 PM
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adjust the cable that goes to the throttle body from the transmission.
09-24-12, 06:22 PM
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Short and simple. Did you save your old plugs? Try putting back your old plugs.
10-01-12, 07:15 AM
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^ short and simple: that is completely retarded advice as the spark plugs do not in anyway affect transmission function
10-01-12, 07:17 AM
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^ short and simple: that is completely retarded advice as the spark plugs do not in anyway affect transmission function
I disagree.
Also, make sure your air freshener did not get dislodged. This commonly causes jerky shifts.
10-01-12, 07:38 AM
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I disagree.
Also, make sure your air freshener did not get dislodged. This commonly causes jerky shifts.
Never heard that one before.. I will have to look in there next time mine starts to do this... oh wait a minute, I don't have an auto anymore...
I would double check everything you moved and see if you just need a minor adjustment.
10-01-12, 08:54 PM
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Thanks for the replies everyone. As of now, did the whole ignition system. I think it might be the TPS, as it is turned all the way one direction. But I stripped one of the screws. :'(
10-01-12, 09:56 PM
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Flip ECT POWER button to off.
10-08-12, 09:05 PM
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*Flips off*
Now let me turn the button off. Ahaha it's already off, man. Thanks for the suggestion.
10-08-12, 10:55 PM
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*Flips off*
Now let me turn the button off. Ahaha it's already off, man. Thanks for the suggestion.
Dang, It just couldn't be that simple! I forgot for 5 seconds we were talking about an SC gremlin. lol
10-09-12, 06:10 PM
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Dang, It just couldn't be that simple! I forgot for 5 seconds we were talking about an SC gremlin. lol
Haha it also doesn't help that the Check Engine light turns on and off whenever it feels like it.
10-10-12, 05:11 AM
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By any chance do you think you mixed up some vacuum lines or miss to put one back in?
10-10-12, 09:31 AM
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adjust the cable that goes to the throttle body from the transmission.
winner! unless you moved the tps thats what I would check. it controls how hard the trans shifts.
06-27-13, 11:19 AM
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Okay, so I have adjusted the TPS to spec and the Throttle Valve cable to spec. It shifts fine when the AC is off. When it's on, a very slight jerk.
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09-22-12, 03:22 PM
Short and Simple.
