Trasmission prob

[Dayday81]

Have a 97 Tahoe 4x4 with tranny prob wouldn't shift out of 2nd so changed out tranny bought a new monster tranny installed and it did same thing was told it was something on steering column so changed it out now it won't even start any suggestions

 

[SunlitComet]

Changed it out with what year. And how did you go from a non shift to getting a new one to changing column. Those are some serious steps to just throw at the problem. Definitely not a systamatic approach.

 

[retorq]

You need a monster shift column with monster mods to shift those monster transmissions.

 

[Dayday81]

It was my brothers truck and now it mine since he wouldn't do anything with it so that's what he tells me it was doing and that's what he's done to it. He just does what someone tells him no questions asked lol I think it might have been an electrical issue but now it's like it has a security lock or something no 100% sure but maybe someone can give me some ideas of we're to start with this

 

[retorq]

Not changing out of 2nd sounds like limp mode which is more then likely electrical. Swapping the column and getting no start is also electrical. I would get the old column and the new column and take a look at the wire colors on the connector, make sure they are all the same. Not sure if Vortecs had that VATS system the LS engines had but it might be something to look into ...

 

[Dayday81]

K thanks I check it out and see what happens

 

[SunlitComet]

does the speedo and tach function normally?

And instruct your dad to send all of his income to me(worth a shot).

 

[Dayday81]

I believe the tac and speedo function correctly

 

[SunlitComet]

on your tranny main connector probe the pink wire for power with key in off position or farther forward.

 

[Dayday81]

Ill have to check and see