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Old 12-15-2009, 12:16 AM
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my blazer started shifting hard the other day out of no where!has fluid,what should i check next? only from 1st to 2nd...if i rev to 2600 rpm and let off it shifts but thats it...please help
 
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Check out the Tech Article (DIY) section (link in my sig) for a thread on common 4L60E problems.
 
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I know mine shifted really hard when the ECM was in limp mode. Hopefully the DIY section will help you out.
 
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Is it idleing high aswell? If so its probally the TPS.
 
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Mine does the same thing, but only after driving for a lil while and its throwing a CEL, code P1870 I had read that replacing the ignition module would take care of this, well, I replaced it last night because I had a bunch of other codes the day before and couldn't get the key out, well, replacing that solved all the other issues but I still have the hard shift 1-2 issue. But again only after driving for a little while. Once it does it if I shut the truck off and let it sit for a min, start it up and drive its fine, doesn't do it anymore until I drive for a little while again, hope someone can help!
 
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ok tps meaning Throttle Position Sensor right?where is it on the truck?no there is no high idle....
 

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Yes the throttle position sensor. It being bad can cause a hard 1-2 shift and you would probably have a hard time with overdrive.

Its right on top of the engine next to the throttle body. It's circled in red in the attached picture. A new one will probably run you about $35.
 
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Yes the throttle position sensor. It being bad can cause a hard 1-2 shift and you would probably have a hard time with overdrive.

Its right on top of the engine next to the throttle body. It's circled in red in the attached picture. A new one will probably run you about $35.

That picture is of the MAP sensor.... The TPS is located on the Throttle body.
 
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As far as mine goes, if the tps is bad would it throw the p1807 CEL? I should probably start my own thread but were having the same issue. I don't have any issue with overdrive though. I gotta get this fixed asap as my inspection is up at the end of this month and with the CEL, no inspection for me!
 
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i'm pretty sure my overdrive is not working right.is the TPS under the plastic intake right where it comes from the top of the throttle body on the drivers side?
 


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