[W126 Coupe] Transmission Question

[Jonathan Hodgman]

Hello Tracey,
How long after starting the car did this occur?  Only if the linkage
falls back to neutral will that effect anything.  The electronic
control on our trans is for the 3-4 shift only.  That cable is a kick
down cable, transmission will work w/ it detached &/or broken.

I'm wondering if you have developed a leak in the valve body resulting
in a loss of pressure/lack of gears.

Jonathan



On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 11:15:58 -0500, Tracy Walkup <twwalkup at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I finally got my car back on the road after a LONG motor rebuild /
> replacement project.  Many posts from the group have been very helpful over
> the past few months as I have done the work.
> 
> The question I have is a transmission question.  I was at speed.  Everything
> fine.  I then noticed a lack of power.  Gave it gas and realized then that
> the engine was fine.  It was as if I had pushed in the clutch of a manual
> shift car.  No "connection" to the trans was the symptom.  There was no
> noise, no hesitation, no indication of any kind that there was a problem.
> 
> Have not got the car to a place where I can get under it yet (that is
> another AAA story for later), so I apologize in advance if this problem
> turns out to be a simple third grade solution.
> 
> Fluids all OK.  No apparent leaks.  Engine starts and runs normally.
> 
> Questions:
> 
> 1.  What electronic control / connections / etc are required.    Fuse?  Plug
> came out of  trans?
> 2.  If the mechanical shift linkage came off does the trans default to
> neutral?  Shift rod off of trans?
> 3.  The cable attached to the throttle linkage at firewall serves what
> purpose?  (it is attached)
> 
> Trans is a fresh rebuild (less than 100 miles)  Car is 1986 560 SEC.
> 
> Thoughts please?
> 
> Tracy in Atlanta
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