Hard/abrupt shifting

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93_nw_turbo
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Hard/abrupt shifting

Post by 93_nw_turbo »

My 93 automatic has begun to shift abruptly. No hesitation. Just abrupt shifts between gears. Doesn't seem to be getting worse. Mechanic checked fluid and said it looked okay. Any thoughts?
93 Legacy Touring Wagon
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93 Mazda Miata
Nomake Wan
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Post by Nomake Wan »

Does it shift abruptly on upshifts, downshifts or both? Abrupt downshifting tends to be a 4EAT problem, that's why I ask.
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93_nw_turbo
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Post by 93_nw_turbo »

Shifts abruptly mostly on upshifts, 1 to 2 and 2 to 3. Downshifts are a little abrupt when cold.
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tris91ricer
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Post by tris91ricer »

Brake Band?
[b]'92 L Sedan[/b]
EJ20g 4.11 5sp LSD

[quote]e46 owners tend to be twats.
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93_nw_turbo
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Post by 93_nw_turbo »

So.... can I ignore it for now?
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Post by tris91ricer »

You can ignore it if you like driving a time bomb. Otherwise, I'd check the/a manual for proper brake band adjustment, first. Tiny adjustments there make HUGE changes in the way your tranny operates, with regard to moving up and down thru the gears. Pretty technologically advanced for something from the early 90's, huh?
[b]'92 L Sedan[/b]
EJ20g 4.11 5sp LSD

[quote]e46 owners tend to be twats.
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