transmission sticking

[wrangler00]

I got a tj with factory transmission I think its a aw3 and I got a little mud in it last time we went riding and now it sticks went and had it flushed and its still not wanting to go in gear any ideas on how to fix it

 

[RobMcBee]

check the linkage right at the trans. I had a rock get wedged between the transmission and the lever and I couldnt get mine to go from reverse to drive.

 

[burrellsjeep]

His explanation is not clear.

He got water in Trans, We believe it came in though the vent tube on the top of the trans, He tried to cross a mud hole that was deeper than it looked and the Jeep was deep enough to get water in the floor boards. Afterwards it shifts (via the shifter) fine, But doesn't engage the gear. Basicly it would just rev and not go.

Changed the Fluid, filter and had it flushed (Which blew the main seal, replaced) and it will now drive up to 2nd gear, will not shift out of second.

So suggestions as to what the issue is, Besides the transmission is shot.

 

[Ron]

drop the valve body and make sure there isnt grit clogging it up anywhere.

any deeper than that and you might as well rebuild everything and replace the pump...the parts are cheap anyway its the labor that is a killer.

 

[transman731]

the trans is most likely going to be shot. the glue that holds the clutch material to the steel is water soluble, it has probably washed the clutches away.

 

[burrellsjeep]

Thanks guys,

Fluid was a yohoo color when drained.

 

[braxton357]

Water will ruin an auto transmission pretty quickly. Sounds like either there is a problem with the valve body or quite possibly the front band is shot. I've never heard of an aw3,but if it's a 32rh try adjusting it (the band) and see if anything changes. Then, start saving.