AWD auto trans shifting question

[lucid_door]

So I just replaced the AWD auto trans in my 90 Legacy with a used unit, and I am noticing it has the same soft, slightly hesitant 2-3 upshift and 4-3 downshift the old transmission had, exactly how it behaved when I first got it with the original trans, 3 years later and 3rd gear goes out completely (the reason I had to get a different trans). It's just such an unsure shift compared to the snappy 1-2 and 3-4 shift. Not really wanting to burn up another transmission, I'm wondering if this is how they all shift, or would it be some common problem affecting both transmissions? Do the TCM's in these cars go out frequently, where it would cause the shifts into 3rd to be so soft? And if I do try a module, should I get one to match the year of the trans, or the year of the car (tranny is from a 94 wagon, mine is a 90 wagon)?

[97ej22]

i hate trannys...sry this doesnt help

[lucid_door]

i hate trannys...sry this doesnt help

 

LOL it's ok pal!

[97ej22]

at lest u have all ur gears

[johnceggleston]

Do the TCM's in these cars go out frequently, where it would cause the shifts into 3rd to be so soft? And if I do try a module, should I get one to match the year of the trans, or the year of the car (tranny is from a 94 wagon, mine is a 90 wagon)?

 

 

they don't go out often and i don't think it matters which one you use. probably not a turbo though.

[Gloyale]

And if I do try a module, should I get one to match the year of the trans, or the year of the car (tranny is from a 94 wagon, mine is a 90 wagon)?

 

First off, you need to swap you're rear diff. You're 90 is a 4.11 ratio, and the 94 trans will be a 3.9

 

Surprising that you haven't had toubles yet. Maybe you're transfer clutches are worn allowing for enough slip. Not good for them though

 

 

And yes, I would try a different TCU.

[lucid_door]

First off, you need to swap you're rear diff. You're 90 is a 4.11 ratio, and the 94 trans will be a 3.9

 

Surprising that you haven't had toubles yet. Maybe you're transfer clutches are worn allowing for enough slip. Not good for them though

 

 

And yes, I would try a different TCU.

 

Hah yeah that was a different thread LOL

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=111302

And thanks for the input, I haven't been able to find anything definitive on here about trans computer compatibility.