Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Transaxle Tranny, Speed Sensor or Selector Switch???

Hi.
I've read alot in the archives where people have fixed there atx problems by replacing either the 'Speed Sensor' or the 'Selector Lever Position Sensor'.
The Tranny Repairman did a code scan and said the Tranny needs rebuilding ($1900). Does it really???
I've already had it rebuilt once at 56kmiles (it's now at 100k).

Is there a way I can tell I for sure need a rebuild before shelling out the cash??? Should I just replace the aformentioned components in the off chance they'll fix the problem???

Here's what the car does:
Doesn't shift to 2nd until about 4k or 5k RPM.
I can make it shift-to 2nd, most times, if I bump the gas at about 3kRPMs. Then, as I accelerate, it goes to 3rd fine but never 4th gear. At 60mph I'm at 3.5kRPMs.
Can I keep driving like this if I baby it?

Any help much appreciated.

A Speed Sensor or Selector Position Sensor will cause the transmisison to 'HUNT' for gears or shift erratically.
You don't have either problem.
Your problem sounds like a low pressure problem which is caused by a clogged SUMP Pickup, or a worn Valve Body.

Time for a rebuild.