ogcujo Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Hello all, I'm new to the forums. I have a problem, and I'm hoping you can help. I have a 1988 GL Wagon 1.8 FI EA82 FWD. Automatic Trans. The battery died so I when out to buy a new one, after installing the battery, I left the parking lot of the auto parts store and it would not upshift out of first. When I put it in drive it will go up to about 15 mph, and then it feels like its in neutral. no matter how much I revved it up. If I slowed down again it would run but after about 10 - 15 mph the same thing. When I shift (manually to 2nd) it runs but it will not go past 30 mph. Basically the car won't up shift on its own. I brought it home by using the 1 and 2. Any advice on how to fix this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank B Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I don't have much experience with auto subarus, but I'm sure someone that has had this happen will post.Untill then....It could be low on tranny fluid, or in dire need of a changing.Or the modulator valve is bad. If I remember correctly, it is on the passenger side of the tranny. You should be able to follw the vacuum line from the engine to the tranny to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Yes - check the modulator, as well as the governor on the passenger side of the tranny. Check the fluid for color, and make sure it doesn't smell "burnt". It doesn't *sound* battery related, but that certainly is odd that it occured right after changing the batt. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogcujo Posted November 11, 2006 Author Share Posted November 11, 2006 I checked the governor and no signs of problems. There is no gasket on the cover, so I placed it back with no gasket. Is this normal or will it be a problem? Also How do I check the modulator? What do I look for, etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENSUBIE Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 probly the modulator on the side of the tranny, its like a $20 fix, and if its not it, your not out that much, but ive had the same problem SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogcujo Posted November 11, 2006 Author Share Posted November 11, 2006 probly the modulator on the side of the tranny, its like a $20 fix, and if its not it, your not out that much, but ive had the same problem SS The Same Problem? And did it fix it? How long have you been driving it since? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogcujo Posted November 12, 2006 Author Share Posted November 12, 2006 I removed the modulator and an oil spilled out, is this normal??? What was it AT fluid or Differential Fluid? Advanced auto parts gave me the wrong modulator, I compared the two and they were different, so I had to return it for the right one. Now I have to wait till Monday to get the new modulator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Dexron III ATF. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogcujo Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 There is no gasket on the cover, so I placed it back with no gasket. Is this normal or will it be a problem? Also How do I check the modulator? What do I look for, etc.? Is this the modulator? I still have the above questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogcujo Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 I replaced the modulator and it did not have an effect. I re-removed the governor, disassembled it and cleaned it, and that seemed to do something because now it up shifts again. Now the car is loosing Reverse and slips bad from 2nd to third. Any advice will be greatly appreciated, and I follow good advice, so don't think you'll waist your breath, because I do take advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogcujo Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 I called the local transmission repair shop, and they said they would have to do an overhaul. They quoted a price of $2000 - $2400. What should I do at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank B Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Yes that is the modulator. That's the only question I can answer. :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobGoob Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I called the local transmission repair shop, and they said they would have to do an overhaul. They quoted a price of $2000 - $2400. What should I do at this point? buy a dual range 5speed transmission. it will bolt right in for the most part there will be a little wiring issues with auto to manual but its nothing bad me and GD just finished one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobGoob Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 oh didnt see your cars fwd. look for a 2wd transmission here on the board im sure somebody has one from a 4x4 conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhelme Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Try reajusting the 2-3 band. I have had this happen on a couple of sube autos. It is fairly easy to do. The only " special " tool you need is a torque wrench if you do it by the book but I have had good results doing it by feel for the initial torque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 If the EA81 2wd is the same tranny i have one with 62,000 miles on it thats yours if you pay to have it shipped. Its slow shifting when its cold but once its warm it shifts like butter. Im doing the swap to 5 speed so i wont be needing it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 i would suggest getting a junkyard transmission, they can 100-300$ depending on mileage. Dont bother overhauling it, thats way more than the cars value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogcujo Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 If the EA81 2wd is the same tranny i have one with 62,000 miles on it thats yours if you pay to have it shipped. Its slow shifting when its cold but once its warm it shifts like butter. Im doing the swap to 5 speed so i wont be needing it anymore. That would be my main concern. Is it a drop in, or what has to be done? Does it fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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