Awesome video!! Just bored out my throttle body to 60mm and was having trouble with the transmission shifting way early and idling high (1995 zj and it's never done either before today) so I was playing with the TPS and shaft alignment but to no avail. Your video popped up on my feed thank God and I went out and tried the cable adjustment and it works great!! Thanks for the valuable info and I hope you're doing well.
@DF Outdoors. Hi Df, Your Jeep shifts great according to what I could hear. Now with my 1993 XJ w/AW4 Auto Trans, 4x4 that I bought last August, the seller who with his father makes 2-3 trips a year to Colorado Springs, Colorado specifically looking for Jeeps to bring back to Michigan. Of course I did pay a higher retail price for it, it has zero rust. I did noticed that the engine had been rebuilt and with all new bolts on it, brand new exhaust manifold. ***At any rate, although I believe that the trans was taken care of, the shift is hard & it winds out at 2100 to 2200 RPM's before the ''Up-Shift''. You mentioned a switch on the dash that allows 2 choices for the trans shift. lol mine must be in aggressive & even though there is a switch on the dashboard, first I need to replace either a burned out fuse, or check the wiring on it. Now I did make the adjustment that you did but I never pressed on the accelerator pedal to lock it at the new position. So with that said, if I do manage to adjust the shifting but it still variates going from the normal shift back to the current shift pattern, could it possible be a shift solenoid issue? Great video DF, thanks for posting it, M.D. (Dan)
Hey! Glad you found the video helpful. Another culprit with shifting issuers can be your throttle position sensor (TPS). It’s mounted directly to the throttle body. When they start to go bad or fail they can make the Jeep shift at all kinds of crazy rpms. If you decide to replace your TPS, I highly recommend buying a genuine mopar replacement part. The off-brand ones from auto-parts stores aren’t built as well and don’t last as long. Thanks for watching my video!
@@dfoutdoors3623 Boy DF, I had heard that before but it didn't even register in my head this morning. Thanks for that information. And yes I will be buying that part in the Mopar Brand. I even went that route for the Neutral Safety Switch. It can be a real hassle to have to change it when it's cold or wet outside when those off-brand units fail, so I did go with OEM parts. Your XJ looks good btw. Thanks for replying to my question. lol expect 100's of questions on this matter once the weather breaks. Thanks again, Dan
No problem! Hope you can get your problem resolved. Now that my xj isn’t my daily driver I plan to undertake a few different projects on it (brakes, headliner, general maintenance, etc. ). Check back for more content 👍
@@dfoutdoors3623 Hi DF, boy it certainly works better if ya remember to press the pedal down after you made the cable adjustment under the hood lol...The other thing I had forgot was the crazy wondering I have with the steering. After the previous owner added the 3'' lift, he evidentially forgot to replace some of the parts to match the lift. Since he also put on some really Aggressive Tires on it to make it more of an Off-Road Jeep, with that Off-Road Look, I'll either swoop out the Tires & put the original set of the 15'' Tires & Rims, or replace these Gas Hog Tires & get a set of Michelin's so I can keep most of the height but have a normal ride that is more comfortable... Plus Better MPG will make it an affordable daily drive vehicle....
I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee at 45mph+ when my trans kicks into overdrive it’ll downshift to 3 or 4 what ever gear comes befor the TCC lock up I have done shift solenoid kit new filter new battery new battery terminals replaced ground to fender and from head to fire wall cleaned all grounds Jeep runs and drives and idles great
My '96 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 shifted down from overdrive coming home last night and got worse, not shifting down into 1st gear. Then this morning I took it for a drive like I normally do starting out and it had very hard times shifting past 2nd gear but would. Then after a few more test drives it would not even shift into R, D, 2 or 1!!! The transmission just doesn't do anything besides park and Neutral. Any ideas? Thank you.
My clamp broke the black piece that holds it onto the throttle body. Do they make a piece to reconnect it or will I have to rerun the throttle cable? I have jb weld on it right now and the piece is holding but need to fix it? What’s your opinion?
Ive got a 1995 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 while driving in overdrive my rpms went up and it stayed in one gear i done what you did and it did the same did it again and it shift perfect what's my problem
This is exactly what my 94 XJ is doing rn. Im going to try the trick in the video and let’s hope it works. If not I gotta resort to changing my transmission solenoids
My 96 Grand Cherokee Limited has the V8 engine it shifts really hard when it's cold. I think it's from the 80 year old previous owner dumping lucas in everything. I found the TV cable but I don't see any adujuster on it. Any input would be great?
I don’t know much about the v8 models, sorry. A good Haynes repair manual could give you some direction, or you could try searching a site like Cherokeeforum.com. Best of luck!
@@dfoutdoors3623 Thanks! I see a lot of videos on the 4.0 but none on the 5.2 so I'm guessing it's not adjustable. I really think the fluid is too thick but once it warms up it's not as bad. I believe in Lucas for oil treatment it helps with seeping gaskets and burnig oil but I've always been afraid to put anything in a trans.
Dont know if youl see this. But when i first start my engine (warm or cold) my selec trac wont get out of 1st and the rpm go way up, i usually have to manually shift from 2 to D then it works. But resets when i start the jeep back up. Any ideas?
@dfoutdoors3623 I have a code for idle air control malfunction and also a code for output speed sensor malfunction:(. Thank you for the reply man I love my wj I've rebuilt the suspension now everything else is going bad 😂😭
The method I demonstrated in the video is exactly how the factory service manuals says to do it. Doing it this way should cause no problems. If you have weird transmission problems, there are many things that could cause it. For example a bad tps, old or dirty fluid, clogged filter, etc.
Bought a 2004 Jeep Liberty 4x4 with a 3.7 L automatic engine. I can barely hear the gear shift from 1st to 2nd to 3rd on the city streets but it seems like it doesn't want to shift into fourth gear when I'm on the highway and if it does I don't realize it. it whines when I'm at high speed like it's stuck in gear what could be the problem or does those Jeeps Ride like that!
I've always wondered what people spend money on throttle body space plates for their throttle body knowing that the motor has injectors on each runner for each cylinder? That thing could possibly have a mild effect if you are using the old tbi setup like gm used to use or with a carburetor
I adjusted my cable the way you said too but it’s still was shifting weird, read that it’s probably the tps. I replaced that and it’s not shifting right. A little improvement but still not right. I’m honestly completely stumped on what’s happening.
Did you replace the tps with an original mopar part? Some of the aftermarket ones aren’t very good. Check your transmission fluid level. It may even be worth doing a drain and fill of the transmission. How I do it is drain out the transmission until it stops dripping, then measure how many quarts came out and put that much new fluid back in. Repeat the process every 200 miles until you’ve replaced about 14ish quarts.
@@dfoutdoors3623 it isn’t mop at I went to advanced auto and picked up an ntk one. The transmission fluid was a tad bit low but not under the low marker, I did add some but it’s still doing the same thing. Probably gonna try a drain and fill next.
I did this on my 1998 jeep Cherokee and the adjusting rod thing on the cable pulls out all the way when I press the gas pedal to the floor. Seems like the button isn’t doing its job but if I buy a new cable, won’t it just pull the adjuster all the way out as well?
Hey Dan I’ve recently bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee v8 2003 and it starts too die out and and won’t get past 3 RPMs sometimes it did when I first got it but it started to do this. Do you think you know what my issue is??
I’m not too familiar with the V8 grand cherokees, but try searching your problem on a site like cherokeeforum.com. The guys over there can be super helpful when it comes to troubleshooting these old keeps.
I did the pan thing and replaced the gasket. Still a problem. No more leak. But it doesn't go into gear on time. Yeah I hate you right now! I thought of that afterwards! So stupid I am!"
Which is an automatic so I don’t know why I said switch Hirohito shit like that but anyways, that’s what I’m running into anybody. Have any ideas what I can do please
I have a 92 XJ and I have that button. I took the dash off to see behind the switch but there was nothing connected to it. It was just a flipping switch that does nothing lmao
@@Hermann139 I don’t think so… this really just adjust shift firmness. A bad throttle position sensor can cause weird shifting patterns though. Maybe start there
@@dfoutdoors3623 yes thank u. The thing is. My transmission makes noises when im in a gear an standing still. In R its the worst. Its good i made the decision to search my Problem in english. Found so many good Videos. In german youre Kind a unlucky
That’s a completely different motor that I’m not familiar with. You could check out some of the online keep forums, they may shed some light on you issue.
@@Cherokee93UNDERSTANDABLE, quick question... what heads would you recommend besides Banks and BBKSon a stock 97 XJ? IM CURRENTLY ABOUT TO REPLACE MY HEAD
For starters, make sure you have the proper level of transmission fluid and that it isn’t too burnt looking. Secondly, a bad throttle position sensor can cause weird shifting issues but are easily replaced. You could try adding some Lucas stop slip to your fluid and see if that helps.... Or your transmission mission might just be wearing out. But try those other things first. 👍
@@dfoutdoors3623 Thanks for your reply. Fluid is pink and at right level. No burnt smell. The thing that is weird is it behaved funny a few months ago then it got better and now its bad again so it appears to be something that comes and goes. Like a sensor that only works sometimes. I look into that ! Thanks
You can pull it by hand, but it’s hard to know where to stop. You need to pull the cable only as far as the gas pedal travels (all the way to the floor) to adjust it correctly. So it’s just easier to hop in the cab and floor it.
Awesome video!! Just bored out my throttle body to 60mm and was having trouble with the transmission shifting way early and idling high (1995 zj and it's never done either before today) so I was playing with the TPS and shaft alignment but to no avail. Your video popped up on my feed thank God and I went out and tried the cable adjustment and it works great!! Thanks for the valuable info and I hope you're doing well.
Wow you just save me from what I thought was a for sure was transmission failure. Rollin again…🙏 much respect !!
Thank you. You just saved the day!
@DF Outdoors. Hi Df, Your Jeep shifts great according to what I could hear. Now with my 1993 XJ w/AW4 Auto Trans, 4x4 that I bought last August, the seller who with his father makes 2-3 trips a year to Colorado Springs, Colorado specifically looking for Jeeps to bring back to Michigan. Of course I did pay a higher retail price for it, it has zero rust. I did noticed that the engine had been rebuilt and with all new bolts on it, brand new exhaust manifold.
***At any rate, although I believe that the trans was taken care of, the shift is hard & it winds out at 2100 to 2200 RPM's before the ''Up-Shift''. You mentioned a switch on the dash that allows 2 choices for the trans shift. lol mine must be in aggressive & even though there is a switch on the dashboard, first I need to replace either a burned out fuse, or check the wiring on it.
Now I did make the adjustment that you did but I never pressed on the accelerator pedal to lock it at the new position. So with that said, if I do manage to adjust the shifting but it still variates going from the normal shift back to the current shift pattern, could it possible be a shift solenoid issue? Great video DF, thanks for posting it, M.D. (Dan)
Hey! Glad you found the video helpful. Another culprit with shifting issuers can be your throttle position sensor (TPS). It’s mounted directly to the throttle body. When they start to go bad or fail they can make the Jeep shift at all kinds of crazy rpms.
If you decide to replace your TPS, I highly recommend buying a genuine mopar replacement part. The off-brand ones from auto-parts stores aren’t built as well and don’t last as long. Thanks for watching my video!
@@dfoutdoors3623 Boy DF, I had heard that before but it didn't even register in my head this morning. Thanks for that information. And yes I will be buying that part in the Mopar Brand. I even went that route for the Neutral Safety Switch. It can be a real hassle to have to change it when it's cold or wet outside when those off-brand units fail, so I did go with OEM parts. Your XJ looks good btw. Thanks for replying to my question. lol expect 100's of questions on this matter once the weather breaks. Thanks again, Dan
No problem! Hope you can get your problem resolved.
Now that my xj isn’t my daily driver I plan to undertake a few different projects on it (brakes, headliner, general maintenance, etc. ). Check back for more content 👍
@@dfoutdoors3623 Hi DF, boy it certainly works better if ya remember to press the pedal down after you made the cable adjustment under the hood lol...The other thing I had forgot was the crazy wondering I have with the steering. After the previous owner added the 3'' lift, he evidentially forgot to replace some of the parts to match the lift. Since he also put on some really Aggressive Tires on it to make it more of an Off-Road Jeep, with that Off-Road Look, I'll either swoop out the Tires & put the original set of the 15'' Tires & Rims, or replace these Gas Hog Tires & get a set of Michelin's so I can keep most of the height but have a normal ride that is more comfortable... Plus Better MPG will make it an affordable daily drive vehicle....
I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee at 45mph+ when my trans kicks into overdrive it’ll downshift to 3 or 4 what ever gear comes befor the TCC lock up I have done shift solenoid kit new filter new battery new battery terminals replaced ground to fender and from head to fire wall cleaned all grounds Jeep runs and drives and idles great
My '96 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 shifted down from overdrive coming home last night and got worse, not shifting down into 1st gear. Then this morning I took it for a drive like I normally do starting out and it had very hard times shifting past 2nd gear but would. Then after a few more test drives it would not even shift into R, D, 2 or 1!!! The transmission just doesn't do anything besides park and Neutral. Any ideas? Thank you.
Thanks bud I'm going to do this asap. Great info.
My clamp broke the black piece that holds it onto the throttle body. Do they make a piece to reconnect it or will I have to rerun the throttle cable? I have jb weld on it right now and the piece is holding but need to fix it? What’s your opinion?
I don’t know if you can buy a new one or not…. If all else fails you can probably get one from the junk yard for not too much $.
I just noticed this on mine will the black plastic piece prohibit from shifting gears properly?
Ive got a 1995 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 while driving in overdrive my rpms went up and it stayed in one gear i done what you did and it did the same did it again and it shift perfect what's my problem
Hello my friend I got one but every time I put on drive turns off if I switch to 2d is running you think can be the transmission?
My 98 zj (inline 6, 4.0L) struggles to shift at times, have to floor it for it to start gaining speed and shift gears, transmission fluid seems good
Could be a bad throttle position sensor.
This is exactly what my 94 XJ is doing rn. Im going to try the trick in the video and let’s hope it works. If not I gotta resort to changing my transmission solenoids
Did you figure out your issue because mine is doing the same thing. Also if i come to an abrupt stop its late downshifting back into 1st gear.
Do you have any answers to the TPS map sensor(high or low voltage, code 24?
93 xj. The check engine light turns on after warm up.
My 96 Grand Cherokee Limited has the V8 engine it shifts really hard when it's cold. I think it's from the 80 year old previous owner dumping lucas in everything. I found the TV cable but I don't see any adujuster on it. Any input would be great?
I don’t know much about the v8 models, sorry. A good Haynes repair manual could give you some direction, or you could try searching a site like Cherokeeforum.com. Best of luck!
@@dfoutdoors3623 Thanks! I see a lot of videos on the 4.0 but none on the 5.2 so I'm guessing it's not adjustable. I really think the fluid is too thick but once it warms up it's not as bad. I believe in Lucas for oil treatment it helps with seeping gaskets and burnig oil but I've always been afraid to put anything in a trans.
Does that Throttle Body spacer work?
Do you notice any difference?
It doesn’t do anything it claims to do lol! No performance increase of any kind. It does however, add a slight whistle noise on acceleration.
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@@dfoutdoors3623 mine as well
Dont know if youl see this. But when i first start my engine (warm or cold) my selec trac wont get out of 1st and the rpm go way up, i usually have to manually shift from 2 to D then it works. But resets when i start the jeep back up. Any ideas?
Could be a bad throttle position sensor
@dfoutdoors3623 I have a code for idle air control malfunction and also a code for output speed sensor malfunction:(. Thank you for the reply man I love my wj I've rebuilt the suspension now everything else is going bad 😂😭
I did this to my 99 jeep Cherokee and now I'm having problems with my transmission. Nice video but please be careful.
The method I demonstrated in the video is exactly how the factory service manuals says to do it. Doing it this way should cause no problems. If you have weird transmission problems, there are many things that could cause it. For example a bad tps, old or dirty fluid, clogged filter, etc.
Bought a 2004 Jeep Liberty 4x4 with a 3.7 L automatic engine. I can barely hear the gear shift from 1st to 2nd to 3rd on the city streets but it seems like it doesn't want to shift into fourth gear when I'm on the highway and if it does I don't realize it. it whines when I'm at high speed like it's stuck in gear what could be the problem or does those Jeeps Ride like that!
I've always wondered what people spend money on throttle body space plates for their throttle body knowing that the motor has injectors on each runner for each cylinder? That thing could possibly have a mild effect if you are using the old tbi setup like gm used to use or with a carburetor
I adjusted my cable the way you said too but it’s still was shifting weird, read that it’s probably the tps. I replaced that and it’s not shifting right. A little improvement but still not right. I’m honestly completely stumped on what’s happening.
Did you replace the tps with an original mopar part? Some of the aftermarket ones aren’t very good.
Check your transmission fluid level. It may even be worth doing a drain and fill of the transmission. How I do it is drain out the transmission until it stops dripping, then measure how many quarts came out and put that much new fluid back in. Repeat the process every 200 miles until you’ve replaced about 14ish quarts.
@@dfoutdoors3623 it isn’t mop at I went to advanced auto and picked up an ntk one. The transmission fluid was a tad bit low but not under the low marker, I did add some but it’s still doing the same thing. Probably gonna try a drain and fill next.
I did this on my 1998 jeep Cherokee and the adjusting rod thing on the cable pulls out all the way when I press the gas pedal to the floor. Seems like the button isn’t doing its job but if I buy a new cable, won’t it just pull the adjuster all the way out as well?
Sounds like the adjuster is broken. It should make a ratcheting noise when you press the gas pedal. Maybe hit up a junkyard for a new one
You know where I could buy the cable with all the systems, that piece that you are pushing is completely broken in my car :(
Fixed my jeep thanks!
Looks like you have installed a throttle body spacer can you tell me if you actually noticed any difference in fuel mileage and power
It doesn’t really do anything for mileage or performance. It does however, add a whistle noise on heavy acceleration. Thanks for watching!
@@dfoutdoors3623 😆🤣😂😅 👌 thanks
Hey Dan I’ve recently bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee v8 2003 and it starts too die out and and won’t get past 3 RPMs sometimes it did when I first got it but it started to do this. Do you think you know what my issue is??
I’m not too familiar with the V8 grand cherokees, but try searching your problem on a site like cherokeeforum.com. The guys over there can be super helpful when it comes to troubleshooting these old keeps.
if the plastic is all the way out will it change gear sooner or later? thanks
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Thx 4 the tip!
Cool. That's a nice feature.
I did the pan thing and replaced the gasket. Still a problem. No more leak. But it doesn't go into gear on time. Yeah I hate you right now! I thought of that afterwards! So stupid I am!"
Shoulda' maybe changed the filter while you were in there?
Done the trick for me on several vehicles.
Does a 1996 jee Cherokee have a shifting
What happens when you're driving and your RPM shoot up really high and it doesn't seem to be shifting into gear
Sounds like it could be slipping
Mine to. 2000 grand Jeep Cherokee. How do I fix it.
@@latoyiadaniels08happened with me? Any fix
Which is an automatic so I don’t know why I said switch Hirohito shit like that but anyways, that’s what I’m running into anybody. Have any ideas what I can do please
Sorry
hi i have problems with 4th gear, could this fix it?
I would like to know if it's beneficial or or even possible to run a tranny cooler on a manual 5 spd?
* I have an '88 XJ Laredo 4.0, 4wd, WIP*
I have a 92 XJ and I have that button. I took the dash off to see behind the switch but there was nothing connected to it. It was just a flipping switch that does nothing lmao
What if the button is hard and won't press down
@@ari1234. it’s probably just stuck. Spray some PB blaster on it and try again.
Can this be the cause of a OD thats not working?
@@Hermann139 I don’t think so… this really just adjust shift firmness. A bad throttle position sensor can cause weird shifting patterns though. Maybe start there
@@dfoutdoors3623 yes thank u. The thing is. My transmission makes noises when im in a gear an standing still. In R its the worst.
Its good i made the decision to search my Problem in english. Found so many good Videos. In german youre Kind a unlucky
Gracias
what is the plastic hose piece on your throttle body? Does that help? Did it originally have the big box?
That’s just the air intake hose. Only the later models had that big box. That is just a silencer they added on to try and quiet down the intake noise.
Does this work for 2004 Jeep Liberty 3.7 automatic 4x4
That’s a completely different motor that I’m not familiar with. You could check out some of the online keep forums, they may shed some light on you issue.
Would this work on the inline 6 , 4.0 grand Cherokee 04
It should. I’m pretty sure the GC’s have the same setup.
Will this be the same on a manual transmissions?
No, just automatics. 👍
A manual won’t have this cable
@@Cherokee93 yea, i think he already mentioned that.
@@BUKWulfSh0tspreading more information isn’t harmful
@@Cherokee93UNDERSTANDABLE, quick question... what heads would you recommend besides Banks and BBKSon a stock 97 XJ?
IM CURRENTLY ABOUT TO REPLACE MY HEAD
Easy, says you man!
I got the problem shifting from R to parking mode. It's too tough
I had the same issue it was a gear shift you may need another one go to a junk yard or eBay or autozone most you pay is like 200$
Is this for manual and auto?
Just auto 👍
Thanks for asking that so I didn't have to, haha.
Manual dont have a down shift cable you down shift manually lol..
thanks I'm watching libya 2024🎉
1997 got it ?
Not 100% sure. They changed a lot of things on these jeeps between 96-97. A Quick Look under the hood should reveal the answer
And if it isn´t this what is the next thing i should check?
For starters, make sure you have the proper level of transmission fluid and that it isn’t too burnt looking. Secondly, a bad throttle position sensor can cause weird shifting issues but are easily replaced. You could try adding some Lucas stop slip to your fluid and see if that helps.... Or your transmission mission might just be wearing out. But try those other things first. 👍
@@dfoutdoors3623 Thanks for your reply. Fluid is pink and at right level. No burnt smell. The thing that is weird is it behaved funny a few months ago then it got better and now its bad again so it appears to be something that comes and goes. Like a sensor that only works sometimes. I look into that ! Thanks
Why go in the car pushing gas pedal when you can adjust it just by hands
You can pull it by hand, but it’s hard to know where to stop. You need to pull the cable only as far as the gas pedal travels (all the way to the floor) to adjust it correctly. So it’s just easier to hop in the cab and floor it.
I got a 87 amc cherokee chief that's not shifting until it gets to 35 mph
No pues ahunque quiera entender no puedo, la explicacion no esta en español.
This is not a Willys Jeep of 1940s. This thing is hard to deal with.
I’m not necessarily having a shifting problem my jeep just takes a long time to get up to speed
When was the last time it had a full tuneup?