Shifting problems

1992 CHRYSLER LE BARON
65,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MINDY MORRIS
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After it gets warm it doesn’t want to shift in to higher gear after you stop at a stop sign. Please help I want to be able to drive it this summer! Thanks in advance.
Apr 24, 2019 at 1:51 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I would start by changing the fluid and filter in the transmission. If the filter is clogged, it will not shift.

Beyond that, it could be the governor in the transmission which controls the shifting.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Roy

The governor assembly can be removed for reconditioning or replacement without removing the transfer gear cover, transfer gear and governor support. To remove governor, drain transmission fluid and remove transmission oil pan. Remove valve body, unbolt governor from governor support, then remove governor.

When cleaning or assembling the governor assembly, ensure governor valves move freely in governor body bores.

1. Remove rear cover attaching bolts and rear cover.
2. Using transfer shaft gear tool No. L-4434 or equivalent, remove transfer shaft gear retaining nut, Fig. 3.
3. Using transfer shaft gear puller tool No. L-4407 or equivalent, remove transfer shaft gear and shim, Fig. 4.
4. Remove governor support retainer, then remove low-reverse band anchor pin.
5. Remove governor assembly.
6. Remove transfer shaft retainer snap ring, then using transfer shaft and bearing retainer removal tool No.L-4512 or equivalent and a suitable puller, remove transfer shaft and retainer assembly.
7. Remove transfer shaft retainer from shaft.
8. Using a screwdriver, remove oil seal from transfer shaft retainer.
9. Using suitable tool, tap oil seal into shaft retainer.
10. Reverse procedure to install. Torque transfer shaft gear retaining nut to 200 lb-ft.
Apr 24, 2019 at 3:54 AM
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MINDY MORRIS
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Thanks, I will have my husband try those first! I really want to get my mom in my convertible this summer because I don’t know how many more we have with her! Greatly appreciate your help!
Apr 24, 2019 at 7:55 PM
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Apr 25, 2019 at 3:14 AM
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MINDY MORRIS
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Hi Roy, I had the transmission filter and fluid replaced and it was shifting just fine and today I drove it to work and by the time I got close to work it stopped shifting again! Anymore suggestions please?
Jul 10, 2019 at 12:36 PM
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What about the governor? Was that checked? That was the other possibility I listed.

Roy
Jul 10, 2019 at 12:42 PM
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MINDY MORRIS
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No not yet. I just wanted to see if you thought it could be something else before we do that. today it smelled a little hot when I parked it so I didn’t know if it could be getting too hot.
Jul 10, 2019 at 1:32 PM
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Nope, not at all.

Roy
Jul 10, 2019 at 1:43 PM