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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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my shift kit tfod-hd2 was installed but now having weak tranny line preasure so it wont engage first gear any ideas?
 
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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Governor pressure sensor or solenoid. I suspect you are going to have to go back in there.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dodgeman2289
my shift kit tfod-hd2 was installed but now having weak tranny line preasure so it wont engage first gear any ideas?
I recall you having a guy install something on your rig and FUBAR'd it. Did he install it?
 
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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srry i havent got back to anyone.. been working 12 hrs+ plus days ... thanks for commenting. it was my governer preasure sensor solenoid.. kit works good now just dont like how the shift are not harder more like smooth it exactly wut i didnt want i got the kit to firm-harden up the shifts..
 
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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Have you verified what the exact line pressure is? Or are you just guessing? There's a line pressure adjustment screw that you can set with an Allen wrench but you need to know what you're doing out you can really screw up the valve body.
 
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It was from the Governer preasure. Bought a new one and now is perfect. Ive taken it to a mechanic and i havent touched the tranny so everything has been done right
 
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 08:23 AM
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A shift kit only firms up shifts at WOT. Otherwise, you shouldn't know it's there.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by aim4squirrels
A shift kit only firms up shifts at WOT. Otherwise, you shouldn't know it's there.
Oh ok. I was hoping it would give me more firm shifts all around. Thanks for the info
 
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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The slower you accelerate, the slower the line pressure builds, so the shift happens a bit softer. Hard accelerations are where the pressure builds quickly and the shift kit shortens the length of time the shift takes.

The shop you took it to likely tweaked the bands and line pressures for you to make the shift what the average customer wants, to not notice or feel the shift. Step on it once or twice and see what it does.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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You can play around with the TV cable adjustment too. http://www.bionicdodge.com/Download/...Adjustment.pdf
 
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