When starting from a dead stop, auto trans starts out moving in first gear fine but when it shifts to second at acts just like you put it in neutral. If you race the motor, it will eventually shift up into second. Sometimes the motor will race just a little then shift other times I have to race the motor hard before it will shift up to second. Other shifting to other gear changes are fine.
When was the last time the transmission fluid and filter changed? I would have that serviced first. If it is an electronic transmission, the line pressure might also have to be reset.
SOURCE: 1989 jeep cherokee 6cly auto trans shifts great
Sometimes you tranny may just be low in which case add fluid. Be sure to check while engine is hot, most likely in park or nuetral. It will say on dipstick. Also if you havent changed the filter you may want to do that, sometimes crud gets built up and it will not circulate well unless hot. If you change the filter, be careful as usually there is not a drain plug and the only way is to drop the pan. If you do go that route I advise buying a drain plug and drill a hole in pan and replace with plug so in the future theres less mess and a whole lot easier job. Hope this helps. Be sure to read directions on drilling hole for plug and be sure its drilled somewhere on the pan that doesnt get in the way of anything underneath.
SOURCE: When I start out 1st gear is fine but when it
Sounds like an internal pressure problem, check the oil condition(does it smell burnt and look dark brown ) if so get the transmission pressure checked at a garage and possible overhaul may be needed. Good luck big $ required.
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