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Old 06-14-2015, 01:12 PM
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First, yes I've searched the forums and haven't found my solution.

Just last night I was leaving my buddies. Drove for about 2 miles, truck was running and shifting fine. Go to take a right turn and gave it half throttle and the tranny felt like it was slipping. Like the nose of the truck fell down. Once I get over 35 mph it shifts fine.
Also I removed my custom tune to see if that was effecting it, went for a test drive, still the same but then my theft light started flashing.
Start it this morning with my spare no more theft light, but still hesitating. Doesn't feel like a misfire, idles fine. Didn't throw any codes. Trans shot? Bad solenoid? I'm stumped thanks
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It's a 2000 5.4 4x4 4r70w. 3.55 LS. Fluid is red and at the correct level.
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Highly possible. Especially running 35's on stock gearing. Its hell on the 4r70.
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Originally Posted by Carcrazygts2
Highly possible. Especially running 35's on stock gearing. Its hell on the 4r70.
so you're thinking it's done right?
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Highly possible. Doe sit do it all the time now?
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Originally Posted by Carcrazygts2
Highly possible. Doe sit do it all the time now?
yes I've only driven it around the block a couple times though
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The clutches in your trans are probably toasted. Most likely need a full rebuild.
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Ibd told me to test the TPS. Well since it was only 35$ I was going to replace it only to find the top screw has been stripped... So tomorrow I'll have a shop replace that and go from there.
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Mud Graps are HEAVY too. That sucker might be dead.


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