Odd Starting from Stop Problem
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Odd Starting from Stop Problem - 3/31/2008 1:23:03 PM
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a42887
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I've tried searching, but don't know which terms work for this.
When I am stopped at a stop light, I will let off the brake and apply the gas. At that time, the car seems to not really bog, but noticibly use the engine's power, but I move almost nowhere. After maybe a second, the car starts moving forward. (I relate it to what happens if you have an RC car and push down on it while applying forward trigger, and then let off of it so it can move, you can tell its trying to move but just doesn't until you let off of the car itself). Does this sound like a transmission problem, or maybe a rear diff problem?
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RE: Odd Starting from Stop Problem - 3/31/2008 2:14:30 PM
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rriddle3
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Please put your vehicle information (year, transmission, 2wd or 4wd) into your signature so we can help you.
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RE: Odd Starting from Stop Problem - 3/31/2008 3:31:28 PM
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a42887
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Guess that might help. :)
2000 GMC Jimmy SLS
2-Door
4-Wheel Drive w/ Auto
Automatic Tranny
4.3L Beast
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RE: Odd Starting from Stop Problem - 3/31/2008 7:25:18 PM
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Hanr3
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It could be as simple as low on tranny fluid.
Drive the truck for 20 minutes, park on flat level ground, leave the engine running and check the fluid level. Not the color and smell.
Sounds like your torque converter is going out, if the tranny is full.
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RE: Odd Starting from Stop Problem - 3/31/2008 7:31:04 PM
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a42887
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I've checked the tranny fluid recently, seems full. What's the Torque Converter cost to replace? Better to just do whole tranny rebuild / remanufacture at same time? When it goes, does the symptom continue to get worse, or does something snap and I'm on the side of the road?
I should add the other symptoms my truck has just in case any coincide:
HORRIBLE gas mileage (never gotten above 13, usually 12, and I do 50/50 highway/city)
Voltage gauge will dip from around 14.5-15 down to 12 when at idle or coasting.
Car did die twice when putting into gear (reverse)
The headlights dim unreasonably at idle or when coasting
Has a slightly rough idle
See this post for my original post (before I started singling out this specific issue as the worst of them):
http://www.blazerforum.com/m_124648/tm.htm
< Message edited by a42887 -- 3/31/2008 7:45:17 PM >
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RE: Odd Starting from Stop Problem - 3/31/2008 7:39:24 PM
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Hanr3
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Generally it just gets worse, eventualy the end result is the same, your starnded on the side of the road.
Get it rebuilt, you have to remove the tranny to replace the torque converter. Before you get to that step, take it to a reputable tranny shop and hav them take a look at it. Ask them for a quote while your there. Shop around, call em on the phone first. Find a shop that you feel comfortable dealing with. This tranny has been around a long time, almost 30 years. If they dont know how to fix it by now they never will.
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RE: Odd Starting from Stop Problem - 3/31/2008 7:40:18 PM
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a42887
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I edited my post after you replied, just in case the additional info helps anything. Thanks a lot for the help so far.
I was reading up on your rebuild thread. Do you by chance have a full list of the parts you purchased? You seem very happy with your tranny, and I'm tempted to just take your list, make a purchase, and hand it all to someone to be rebuilt (I don't have the knowledge nor time to do it). I do want to retain my factory RPMs on the highway. Is your torque converter one meant to be as-factory or is it one you chose to change the setup? Also, was this Midwest Transmissions in Omaha? I've heard of them around here before, but there seems to be a few companies with that name.
< Message edited by a42887 -- 3/31/2008 8:08:41 PM >
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