Powerloss from the transmission

[raptor_2000x]

I have i 96 Explorer XLT, and during driving the there was a major powerloss. No engine failiure, noe warninglights, no bad sounds, no leaks, enough oil, the transmission just stopped working. No function forward or backward. It just felt as all the pressure just disapered. I can feel the transmission "click" into gear, but there's no reaction until about 3000rpm. Then the vehicle will slightly move at flat ground. I can hear a vauge "spinning" sound while any gearposition are seleceted, but not in N or P. My conclution would be that the torque-converter failed, but I'm not familiar with the sympthoms. Is there anyone out there who are ??

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! Check the transmission pressure, and EPC pressure by connecting a 0-300 PSI test gauge onto the rear ports.

 

[raptor_2000x]

Thank you for your reply. I have tought of a pressuremesurement, but I didn't know where to find the right outlet. Will it do with an min-max pressuregauge, or do I have to measure an exact value ?

 

[BrooklynBay]

You will need a transmission pressure gauge. K-D Tools makes a good one. Check WWW.Eppys.Com. I bought my gauge from them.

 

[Dopler174]

I would start with the fluid level, then move on to a fluid change, then move on to pressure gauges.