wont shift in high
 

On the wifes 90 it doesn't seem to shift to high gear. It will shift
and get to 40mph but then just revs up but wont go faster.

Changed out the filter and fluid but didn't help.

it seems like a computer/electrical problem

Any help would be very appreciated

wont shift in high
 

In article
>,
" > wrote:

> On the wifes 90 it doesn't seem to shift to high gear. It will shift
> and get to 40mph but then just revs up but wont go faster.

The clutch is worn out. Time for a new one.

--
Lanny Chambers
St. Louis, MO
'94C

wont shift in high
 

This is an automatic

On Apr 27, 3:52*pm, Lanny Chambers > wrote:
> In article
> >,
>
> " > wrote:
> > On the wifes 90 it doesn't seem to shift to high gear. *It will shift
> > and get to 40mph but then just revs up but wont go faster.
>
> The clutch is worn out. Time for a new one.
>
> --
> Lanny Chambers
> St. Louis, MO
> '94C

wont shift in high
 

Time for a used or rebuilt automatic?
Or, if you are so inclined, and the 90 is in very good condition-- consider:
Conversion to manual
Conversion to a V8
Most of the 90s would not be in good enough condition to warrant major
repair, due to age and high miles.

If I remember correctly, the automatic tranny uses bands as "clutches"

On 4/27/2010 7:13 PM, wrote:
> This is an automatic
>
> On Apr 27, 3:52 pm, Lanny > wrote:
>> In article
>> >,
>>
>> > wrote:
>>> On the wifes 90 it doesn't seem to shift to high gear. It will shift
>>> and get to 40mph but then just revs up but wont go faster.
>>
>> The clutch is worn out. Time for a new one.
>>
>> --
>> Lanny Chambers
>> St. Louis, MO
>> '94C
>

wont shift in high
 

wrote:
> This is an automatic
>
> On Apr 27, 3:52 pm, Lanny Chambers > wrote:
>> In article
>> >,
>>
>> " > wrote:
>>> On the wifes 90 it doesn't seem to shift to high gear. It will shift
>>> and get to 40mph but then just revs up but wont go faster.
>> The clutch is worn out. Time for a new one.
>>
>> --
>> Lanny Chambers
>> St. Louis, MO
>> '94C
>

sounds like your transmission may be in limp mode and so refuses to
shift up. this problem could be a simple electrical issue. i looked in
the rod's manual for suggestions on how to troubleshoot but they seem to
wash their hands of automatics and merely state that the car should not
be driven but taken to a transmission specialist for diagnostic. they
note that the transmission should be left in place (in the car) for
diagnostic purposes. if it comes to it, www.planet-miata.com has used
automatic transmissions available for $300. let us know how it works out.

wont shift in high
 

On Apr 27, 3:09*pm, " > wrote:
> On the wifes 90 it doesn't seem to shift to high gear. *It will shift
> and get to 40mph but then just revs up but wont go faster.
>
> Changed out the filter and fluid but didn't help.
>
> it seems like a computer/electrical problem
>
> Any help would be very appreciated

Let her drive Joan's bug while you R&R the gearbox?

Just a suggestion, thief.

Chris

wont shift in high
 

On 4/27/2010 7:55 PM, Chuck wrote:
> Time for a used or rebuilt automatic?
> Or, if you are so inclined, and the 90 is in very good condition--
> consider:
> Conversion to manual
> Conversion to a V8
> Most of the 90s would not be in good enough condition to warrant major
> repair, due to age and high miles.
>
> If I remember correctly, the automatic tranny uses bands as "clutches"
It's also possible that (40 Mph) the overdrive unit is not working
properly. What happens when you use the lockout switch-(Assuming that a
90 has one!)


>
> On 4/27/2010 7:13 PM, wrote:
>> This is an automatic
>>
>> On Apr 27, 3:52 pm, Lanny > wrote:
>>> In article
>>> >,
>>>
>>> > wrote:
>>>> On the wifes 90 it doesn't seem to shift to high gear. It will shift
>>>> and get to 40mph but then just revs up but wont go faster.
>>>
>>> The clutch is worn out. Time for a new one.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Lanny Chambers
>>> St. Louis, MO
>>> '94C
>>
>