This has GOT to be one of the silliest things I have ever seen! You warm weather guys may not ever experience this, but for you cold weather people what do you think of this?

I think its absolutely absurd to have the trans sit there in 2nd gear and just wind out when cold. Literally can sit there at 32 mph for 3 blocks and not have the thing shift at all.

Add another reason to my ever popular list of why I hate comp. controlled automatic transmissions.

 

I have the same problem with my TA in really cold weather. Sometimes when driving around 20mph the converter screws up(like driving a stick at 20mph in 3rd gear). Usually after a couple of drive cycles it fixes itself.

 

This isn't an error though (at least not on the trucks). It states in the owners manual about a cold weather feature for automatics that holds the gears a little longer to get to operating temp quicker. When I read it I figured, cool, a slightly longer shift pattern....I had no idea it was going to be this ridiculous though.

 

i have even had this happen to me and i live in texas. it feels like it is in tow/haul mode.

 

I have had it happen a few times also way down here in Houston.


When it tries to hold in a gear I lightly tap the gas a few times and let off and it normally shifts into the next gear after that. But I will agree that it is a pain in the butt.

Maybe they should invest some money in a stronger trans than spending all their money doing their best to make a glass trans stronger...


Just a thought.....

 

[quote]Originally posted by BradWlv:
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Maybe they should invest some money in a stronger trans than spending all their money doing their best to make a glass trans stronger...


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Amen brother! <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">

I compared normal operation vs. cold start operation today.

Normal operation 2-3 shift is around 20-22mph with moderate throttle.
Cold start 2-3 shift with same throttle is at 32-34 mph.

I drove for 1/2 mile today at 28 mph with the trans holding 2nd gear the whole time. I'll have to try your method.