E Shift Problems

Tom Meyer · 05-05-2019, 08:15 PM

Went out with my sons today at Marion SD. Having problems with the Eshift not shifting. It is a 200 trans with a Turbo Action unit. One time it worked next time it didn't. It did it on the 1 2 shift then the 2 3. The RPM is hook to the tach. Anyone. Thanks Tom

Dickens · 05-05-2019, 09:48 PM

I will call you
Duane

Kenney Kelley · 05-05-2019, 11:19 PM

We had a shifting problem like that and the problem was we were a little low on Fluid. We added fluid and put the car on jack stands and ran the car thru the gears and that fixed the problem. I hope that will fix your problem also.
Kenney Kelley

Ed Wright · 05-06-2019, 03:00 PM

How much are you "leading" your shifts? Some computers, and some transmissions are slower than others. I have found very few set ups that will actually get the shifts in fewer than 400 RPM above the shift RPM you enter.

Often the RPM difference won't be the same for the 1-2 shift and 2-3 shift. RPMs climb much faster in low gear, than second, so we have to use more lead for the 1-2 shift. To shift a T350 at 7800, I have had to use 7300, then 7400, to get the shifts done @ 7800. Most I have delt with prefer the 1-2 shift to actually happen at a lower RPM than the 2-3 shift. Guessing everybody knew that last part. My stick cars always liked that lower 1-2 shifts RPM too.
I hope some of this helps.
A quart low on fluid will make mine do it too.
Rev limiters set too close to the shift RPM will cause that too.

Jeff Jewell · 05-06-2019, 04:43 PM

Check your grounds for the e-shift controller. Had similar problems a few years ago and it turned out the grounds just weren't good enough. Ended up running a heavy ground wire for the e-shift controller to the main chassis ground to correct the issue.

Hope this helps.

ss3011 · 05-06-2019, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Jewell

Check your grounds for the e-shift controller. Had similar problems a few years ago and it turned out the grounds just weren't good enough. Ended up running a heavy ground wire for the e-shift controller to the main chassis ground to correct the issue.

Hope this helps.

Good point , may want to also run a ground directly to the transmission .

SSGN · 05-09-2019, 08:45 PM

Had a couple problems with solenoids over the years but I think they have changed to a different type.

05-05-2019, 08:15 PM	#1
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 932 Likes: 73 Liked 351 Times in 120 Posts	E Shift Problems Went out with my sons today at Marion SD. Having problems with the Eshift not shifting. It is a 200 trans with a Turbo Action unit. One time it worked next time it didn't. It did it on the 1 2 shift then the 2 3. The RPM is hook to the tach. Anyone. Thanks Tom __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ???

05-05-2019, 09:48 PM	#2
Dickens Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA/Iowa Posts: 107 Likes: 71 Liked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Re: E Shift Problems I will call you Duane

05-05-2019, 11:19 PM	#3
Kenney Kelley Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 205 Likes: 177 Liked 72 Times in 36 Posts	Re: E Shift Problems We had a shifting problem like that and the problem was we were a little low on Fluid. We added fluid and put the car on jack stands and ran the car thru the gears and that fixed the problem. I hope that will fix your problem also. Kenney Kelley Last edited by Kenney Kelley; 05-06-2019 at 12:44 AM.

05-06-2019, 03:00 PM	#4
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: E Shift Problems How much are you "leading" your shifts? Some computers, and some transmissions are slower than others. I have found very few set ups that will actually get the shifts in fewer than 400 RPM above the shift RPM you enter. Often the RPM difference won't be the same for the 1-2 shift and 2-3 shift. RPMs climb much faster in low gear, than second, so we have to use more lead for the 1-2 shift. To shift a T350 at 7800, I have had to use 7300, then 7400, to get the shifts done @ 7800. Most I have delt with prefer the 1-2 shift to actually happen at a lower RPM than the 2-3 shift. Guessing everybody knew that last part. My stick cars always liked that lower 1-2 shifts RPM too. I hope some of this helps. A quart low on fluid will make mine do it too. Rev limiters set too close to the shift RPM will cause that too. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA Last edited by Ed Wright; 05-06-2019 at 03:06 PM.

05-06-2019, 04:43 PM	#5
Jeff Jewell Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bangor, PA Posts: 182 Likes: 41 Liked 171 Times in 36 Posts	Re: E Shift Problems Check your grounds for the e-shift controller. Had similar problems a few years ago and it turned out the grounds just weren't good enough. Ended up running a heavy ground wire for the e-shift controller to the main chassis ground to correct the issue. Hope this helps.

05-09-2019, 08:45 PM	#7
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 128 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: E Shift Problems Had a couple problems with solenoids over the years but I think they have changed to a different type. __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my dog Kevin