98 Trans issue
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It *might* just be an electronics issue...... Might try unplugging the 8 pin connector on the drivers side of the trans. ('bout halfway back, plugs straight down into trans. Can be fun to get to if you have a 4x4.....) With that unplugged, the trans will not have ANY automatic function. You will have to shift manually, and put it in the gear you want it in. You won't have O/D, or TCC either..... if it goes into the gear you tell it to, when you tell it to, its an electronic problem. If it still exhibits undesirable behavior....... rebuild time.
Wouldn't hurt to check it while you are down there. It's at least easier to get to.
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Mother****ing YESSSS! it was my shift lever linkage bushing. About 6 months ago the bushing broke on me while on the road. So I got under there and rigged it up with some metal wire I had sitting in the truck, worked perfect so I just completely forgot about it. Well eventually the wire came a bit loose and when I was on D I was actually kind of teetering between 2 and D so the trans was getting confused on what it wanted to be in especially when hitting bumps and such. If I put the shift lever right in between neutral and drive, it shifts ****ing great again! Gonna pick up a new bushing today!