1989 Chrysler New Yorker Lurching

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APHOTICBEAUTY
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I have an 89 new yorker, When I got it the dash board flickered intermittantly, When the dashboard does this the car seems to jump and lurch when I come to a stop. I know there are issues with my transmission as well. I just read that the transmission is computer controlled lockup and Computer Controlled Multimode Transmission
could the actual computer be the problem then. or are the transmission issues seperate from the dashboard problems?
Apr 23, 2006 at 1:33 PM
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VANDRAGON
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sounds like early converter lockup or clutch pack problems. even the wire to the converter could be bad. take it to a trans shop that gives free quotes or cheap ones.
Apr 24, 2006 at 3:40 AM
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APHOTICBEAUTY
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[quote:4fb8b8b2ac="vandragon"]sounds like early converter lockup or clutch pack problems. even the wire to the converter could be bad. take it to a trans shop that gives free quotes or cheap ones.[/quote:4fb8b8b2ac]

Thanks I'll do that then!
Apr 25, 2006 at 12:52 PM
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Have a transmission shop inspect for early torque-converter lockup, clutch-pack problems, or a faulty converter wire, and get a free or low-cost quote.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1989 Chrysler New Yorker reports intermittent dashboard flickering and jumping or lurching when stopping, along with known transmission problems, and asks whether the computer that controls lockup could be the cause. The expert suggests early converter lockup, clutch-pack problems, or a bad converter wire, and recommends a transmission shop that offers free or inexpensive quotes. The owner agreed to do that.

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