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Old 11-24-2009, 10:00 PM   #176 (permalink)
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so how do you know when your auto trans has locked?

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Originally Posted by cighon View Post
so how do you know when your auto trans has locked? the RPM? sound of the engine? or do you need a diag. tool (ScanGauge)?
The first two. Scangauge X-gauge function for TC lockup only works for some vehicles. Just pay attention as you accelerate gently and see how the RPMs drop or the engine sound changes. Don't do it in a high traffic situation. It helps to know how many gears your transmission has too.
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