[W126 Coupe] Transmission Question

[Jonathan Hodgman]

One other question, have you tried starting and moving the car again? 
Are all gears out, including reverse?

Jonathan



On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 11:22:24 -0500, Jonathan Hodgman <jhodgman at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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> 
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