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Old 02-05-2014, 01:36 PM   #9 (permalink)
RobertISaar
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Originally Posted by 96CX View Post
No. That is your automatic transmission sensing no engine load and shifting to neutral to allow coasting.
the transmission is incapable of shifting into neutral without the shifter physically being moved.

what is happening is the torque converter is unlocking and allowing the driven portion(transmission side of converter) to overrun the driving portion(engine side of converter).

if the torque converter were commanded to lock/stay locked in there events, engine speed would remain the same as before letting off of the throttle, which will cause noticable engine braking compared to an unlocked converter coasting with much less engine braking.
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