put in drive it sits there a while before it will go

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OGBIGC
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When i put my 1994 ford explorer in drive it just sits there then i have to rev it up before it will go. After that it drives with no problems.
Apr 21, 2012 at 8:58 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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This is an interesting one. I would suggest having the trans fluid pressure tested. It may be too low when first started to engage a gear until you rev the engine.
Apr 21, 2012 at 9:37 AM
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OGBIGC
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I've checked the fluid and its plenty in there but wut do u mean by the fluid pressure?. A friend of mines mentioned something about a box/brain thats in the tranny and lets your vehicle know its in drive and it could be a problem with that. Are u familiar with that
Apr 22, 2012 at 6:48 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Your friend is referring to a TCM, Trans Control Module. I have to be honest, I don't think they were that involved in 1994. As far as pressure, the ATF needs to have pressure to engage the transmission. If it is too low, it won't do it.
Apr 22, 2012 at 9:11 AM
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OGBIGC
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WhAt i dont understand is y am i havinv these problems when i just had the tranny rebuilt this past december. As the days go by its taking longer and longer to go into drive even after revving it up. Guess its time to take it to the shop or is it a way to check the fluid pressure myself
Apr 26, 2012 at 1:39 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you had it rebuilt, there could even be a problem in the valve body. You should take it back to them.

Let me know what you find.
Apr 26, 2012 at 2:36 PM
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