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1988 GL sedan 1.8 FWD 3sp auto ????where is the Transmission Control Module Located?


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hello and thanks for any info! ive been all over the net and all thru the chiltons manual for two days, cant find the location of the Transmission Contol Module ? my gl wont shift out of first gear , i have replaced the electronic kiick down sylenoid and the govenor / modulator on the transmission, my next step is the TCM, cant seem to find its location? cant find any good diagrams for this old ride either????thank you, rex

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Check the modulator vacuum line.  May be disconnected at the engine.  No vacuum, no upshift. 

 

 

the governor is what controls upshifts.

 

if you replaced it and it still not shifting, then the gear on the output shaft that drives the governor is toasted.

 

trans is shot.

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Has a basic look been done to it for starters before leaping into harder things, like pan off, inspect and replace filter and fluid.

 

A number of bung plugs on the side can be opened and hooked up for pressure tests - have you any fluid pressure gauges etc

 

Have to admit I got a :D from you looking for the 3 speeds TCM

 

Lucky I didnt answer first as I might have suggested you follow the wiring connections from the trans to find the module :)I

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That is the engine control unit. The list of codes has been posted in many threads. Count the slow blinks, and the fast blinks as a 2 digit number. Post them, and we can look them up.

Slow is 10s place. Fast is 1s place.

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