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WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY CAR????? #1314056 06/22/05 04:11 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 60 federal way A anthonys_ford OP CEG\'er
OP anthonys_ford CEG\'er A Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 60 federal way	ok i had my od light blink for about 2-3 months now and i kinda ignored it. recently, my contour has been reving really high before shifting gears. i have a 97 contour v6 auto, can anyone help me out here? i looked this up and im going to change the tss and see if that helps. 1997 Contour LX (With 2.5L V6 Duratech)

Re: WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY CAR????? #1314057 06/22/05 06:01 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,361 Oak Harbor, WA S shotwell_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
shotwell_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er S Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,361 Oak Harbor, WA	I really don't know. Sounds to me like a toasted trans, but I don't do Ford FWD transmissions. Try posting this in the trans forum. Those guys have a working knowledge and should be able to help you. It could be something simple. '98 SVT Contour, in at least 639 pieces 4 Speed MTX...synchro and shift fork replacement in progress

Re: WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY CAR????? #1314058 06/22/05 06:27 AM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,238 Renton, WA T tropictour Hard-core CEG\'er
tropictour Hard-core CEG\'er T Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,238 Renton, WA	Sounds like the torque converter. -tropictour 2000 Contour SVT Tropic Green SHO Shop CAI Bassani 1999 Contour SE BAT Kit

Re: WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY CAR????? #1314059 06/22/05 02:41 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	I'm not from the NW, but I wanted to say that I agree.. TQ_Conv, etc. The codes can be retreived while flashing, if you have a live scanner hooked up while driving (tranny shops will do this for you as part of a driving diagnosis...) Ray '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY CAR????? #1314060 06/22/05 06:28 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,361 Oak Harbor, WA S shotwell_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
shotwell_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er S Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,361 Oak Harbor, WA	That's a great idea! Most reputable tranny shops will give you a free estimate. Call around and see what you can do. '98 SVT Contour, in at least 639 pieces 4 Speed MTX...synchro and shift fork replacement in progress

Re: WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY CAR????? #1314061 06/23/05 07:39 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 60 federal way A anthonys_ford OP CEG\'er
OP anthonys_ford CEG\'er A Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 60 federal way	thanks guys... i'll try that 1997 Contour LX (With 2.5L V6 Duratech)

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