Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Transaxle 1-2 "Bang" shift is GONE!!!

The other link is a bit dated. Here's the new link:

HOW TO: End The ATX 1-2 Bang Shift (NECO Forums)

Is the 1-2 bang that is being addressed by this related in any way to a 1-2 bang during normal acceleration? Is it possible that the TSS changeout will fix that too? My trans has banged second ever since I've had it (it had >100k on it when I bought it) and it has gotten progressively worse. I'm in the throws of rebuilding a replacement for it now, but I'm wondering if this simple fix could help aleviate some of the problems. This is not the only problem with the trans. It has now stopped going into 4th gear.

All,
Reviving this thread to add a bit of useful information. After reading all these threads and trying to change my sensor, I ran into all the aforementioned problems of stuck sensor, breaking it into pieces and finding the replacement sensor to be a very tight fit.

The way the new sensor is made, you run a big risk of breaking the electrical connector if you pound on it with a hammer handle as shown in the photo. Trying to tap on just the edges causes the sensor to go caterwonky in the bore and stick even more.

The perfect solution turns out to be a 3/4 inch crows foot wrench. It fits the exposed flanges on the sensor like it was made for this job. The electrical connector is safely isolated in the center. Add a 12" extension (3/8 drive) and you have the ideal tool to pop that sensor into place by tapping on the extension drive. (I had a cheapie set from Harbor Freight)