My "new" 96 SW2 auto with 71K was fine for first 10 days, then began missing shifts, locking in 2nd or 3rd and shifting hard, especially into reverse. Also hangs on downshifts when braking. Problem is intermittent. Seller claimed that he just had a rebuilt valve body and 2 new solenoids installed and a trans flush. Fluid was a little low, topped it off. There might be a leak, see fluid around valve body cover. Problem showed up after driving in rain. Any clues or direction would be appreciated.

 

Reverse slam is well known in the S car community. Output shaft nut may be loose.

Sounds like valve body may be a dud, along with the solenoids -- or he may have told you he replaced the valve body and solenoids but only replaced the solenoids because he knew it would be a temporary fix to last just long enough for him to unload the vehicle to someone....

If he just had a tranny flush the fluid should not be low.....

stuff not adding up....

OA -- your input (tranny man)?

 

Sounds like you got a b-line on the problem there, DERF. Half a job will last long enough to unload a problem. Damn shame that people act/operate this way.

Need to get the unit into a reliable shop (preferably a dealer), and send this first squirrel the resultant bill