Jeep xj aw4 shift mod When ScottK did his AW4 swap, he got a TJ shifter, shifter mounting plate, and shifter cable from a TJ. com says: Although the one from Wagoneers. The shifter is set up in a "1-2", "3", and "OD" pattern, giving you NO control in the first two gears. jeep-xj. Aug 26, 2008 · Two things control AW4 shifting: 1) Shift lever (lever position controls tranny valves mechanically) 2) Transmission Control Unit (TCU) The shift lever makes a very positive move in control, the only weak point being there is no separate position for 1-2, as they are combined. Increasing the overall torque capacity, strength, shift firmness, and shift speed are the primary goals. Slide the manual shifter boot over the shifter handle and then fit the base to the console and you're ready to go. The AW4 is an electronically controlled, 4 speed transmission. Jan 31, 2006 · EDIT: A bit more info on the AW4 and doing this. He was quite confident that the XJ shifter mounting plate would work as well as the XJ shifter. The AW4 uses a combination on mechanical cable shift and electronic solenoid shifting. It firms up the shift points all around. May 19, 2012 · So I am picking up a '95 xj 4. TCM disconnected: No second gear in 1/2, top speed ~35km/h Mar 2, 2014 · Jeep Cherokee & Comanche Forums. When I got my tranny from Nacho, he didn’t have any TJ automatic parts in inventory. So I went to my favorite salvage yard, The Junk Yard Dog in Rogers Arkansas, and "Paul the trans man" there had a valve body in his parts basket he said he had just taken out and it had three Sep 4, 2007 · The AW4 shifter assembly isn't all that deep, it's just the height of the tran tunnel that gives it that effect. Apr 20, 2008 · XJ AW4 TCU Shift Mod Jump to Latest 7K views 0 replies 1 participant last post by LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW Apr 21, 2008 I picked up a Transgo shift kit for the AW4/A340e transmission. These range from a switch to cut power to the Transmission Control Unit, to a switch box to take the place of the TCU which allows full manual control of all gears and torque converter lockup. Sep 1, 2020 · play. The kit requires you to source your own valve body gasket as there are something like 19 different valve body/gasket configuration for 4 different styles of valve bodies that came in the aw4/a340e. With shifter in 1/2 - Start in 1, no shift after. Stopped at Autozone and they had a 1-2 shift solenoid in their data base for $229. If wire color is your only issue then I'd look on the trans. Aug 31, 2007 · AW4 Shift Kit. Position 1-2 holds in 1, provided there is no TCU connected. Though the AW4 is very similar to the A340, it wasn’t a transmission that HGM had worked with a lot in the past. cutting the time out that it takes to go between gears makes it awesome for both street and dirt. The AW4 is the Asian Warner 4 speed automatic found in most XJs and some ZJs, 21 spline and 23 spline variants. Actually the AW4 is a Japanese transmission so if you are running an automatic you are basically already there! Yeah overall I'm super excited to see how it turns out! May 16, 2006 · Jeep Cherokees from 1987-2001 came from the factory with the Aisin Warner Transmission model AW4. I’ve replaced the TCU, no diff but it did shift manually just fine as you described. Jun 4, 2006 · The AW4 has a 450lb-ft torque rating, and with after market clutch packs, a 600+lb-ft torque rating, making it a fairly bulletproof transmission. 55 4. Apr 3, 2011 · I have the Supra mods known and available to me but I want to tailor the mods to the Jeep platform. Jan 12, 2009 · AW4 Auto Tranny Mods. Jan 24, 2009 · the AW4(not AV4) doesn't shift out of 1st gear until it's way up in the RPM range, regardless of how fast you are or are not accelerating, the only thing I can offer, is use the brakes to help keep the RPM's down. info has some great pics. i think alexrules has it done. maybe he can explain:D Thanks!! Mar 7, 2009 · Called a Jeep dealer who could order a shift solenoid for $224. 0 160k Red Grey+Blk Si seats 32" MTR 4 Dec 30, 2007 · EDIT: A bit more info on the AW4 and doing this. 4 (Cut-&-Splice) $ 135. The computer picks the fact that the input and outputs are not spinning at the RPM they should and then the transmission goes into the limp-home mode and the CEL turns on. 2-3 is quite noticeable, but not bad. Computer controllers had different pinout Oct 2, 2006 · can somebody explain this mod to me. 4 (97 Up) AW4 automatic 4-speed with overdrive AW4 Transmission Mount Replacement AW4 info and shift/lockup mod (wagoneers. Apr 15, 2013 · BTW: Problem was as follows: With shifter in D or 3 - Start of in 1, shift to 3 with very large rpm drop and VERY little power at 30km/h. The AW4 is already a great transmission, and I am striving to make it better. 00 – $ 60. Apr 2, 2019 · Yeah I'm actually looking for another XJ, my first Jeep was a 99 Gunmetal Pearl that I wish I hadn't sold. be advised you better have a good rebuild on it before you start tinkering. I’ve done the TPS , cables NNS, replaced filter and all 3 solenoids. Oct 25, 2012 · On my 2001 XJ, this mod sets the CEL and causes the transmission to shift abnormally. AW4 Shift mod, need some help AW4 Shift mod, need some help. the ZJ just feels so mushy. Two things control AW4 shifting: 1) Shift lever (lever position controls tranny valves mechanically) 2) Transmission Control Unit (TCU) The shift lever makes a very positive move in control, the only weak point being there is no separate position for 1-2, as they are combined. AW4 Gear Display Gauge $ 40. Top possible speed without engine damage around 35km/h. Shift to 4 at about 80 km/h. By Jeff A. Jump to Latest the zip tie mod on his 89 XJ 4. It really changes the feel of the vehicle. 5lb 100-120*IAT =>Now 12 pounds Boost=> +BV ported head Nov 2, 2007 · Jeep Cherokee XJ (1984 - 2001) Modified Tech Discussion . 792 Views 5 Replies 2 Participants Last post by Holder350, Mar 15, 2014. If someone driving the vehicle was unaccustomed to it it could be surprising to them. . rubiprime Sep 9, 2011 · Hi. May 18, 2012 · 1998 XJ 2D AW4 32"MTR 3. ----- I am aware of a number of different methods to modify the AW4 Automatic Transmission in Jeep Cherokees. info). XJ Cherokee Technical Forum Aug 9, 2009 · The AW4 was in 1989-2001 XJ's if I'm not mistaken and any mod to one year should work for the other. Apr 25, 2011 · Topic of the Month AW4 electronic shifter mods. com has the diagrams that I used on mine, the go. com) (bigoffroad. Description: The Nifty Shifter JR V1 is a Passthrough Manual Shift Controller designed for the Jeep AW-4 Automatic Transmission. Feb 27, 2008 · The aw4 is a great tranny and to be able to shift it like a manual is just a way to make it better. Jeep Cherokee & Comanche Forums. There are a few downfalls to using the AW4 as a performance transmission. Dec 30, 2007 · EDIT: A bit more info on the AW4 and doing this. – Use the factory PRNDL Shifter or Custom Inputs for shifting – Optional Display shows Current Gear and TC Lock – Supports the RADesigns Rail Shifter. Grab a couple of mini consoles and shifter boot covers at a junk yard and try them out. com) (go. 00 Select options This product has multiple variants. Thread starter summitlt; Start date Nov 2 Mar 18, 2013 · AW-4 SHIFT CONTROLLER/GEAR INDICATOR MOD So with some fancy electronic control boxes we built this device. Computer controllers had different pinout connections for different years. 0 and all it did was make his trans shift at 2500rpm instead of 5000 they know the benefit of Nov 3, 2008 · Welcome to the next contribution to the The Official Pirate4x4. About the AW4 shift mods, xjjb4x4(at)yahoo. This process begins with deciphering the 1100 page VW wiring diagram to tie it into the jeep harness and the COMPUSHIFT harness. The late model transmissions have input and output shaft sensors that the computer monitors. It is operated with three solenoids, solenoids one and two control the gear selection, while solenoid three controls the lock up torque converter. but then shifts… when I let off the the throttle pedal, (feather it a bit). The PO said it needs a Manual Lever Position sensor but can't locate anything with a google search or a search on here. 2L ZJ and XJ is a night and day difference. I’ve had a AW4 Jeep xj 1991 that “Hangs” only from 1st to 2nd with really revs high with no power. 1998 XJ 2D AW4 4. 0 auto 100k and for some reason it won't shift automatically. I don't have another XJ, but doing back and forth between the 5. The options may be chosen on the product page AW4 Nifty Shifter JR V1. 5"RC JCR Slider Magnaflow 150rwHP/174rwTQ => Sprintex SC Gibson Header 6lb 120-140*IAT 211rwHP/274rwTQ WasherFluid Inj 70mmTB 7. com Jeep Talk Bible Topic of the Month AW4 electronic shifter mods. It will go thru the gears manually but won't shift automatically. They were eager to start working with the Jeep community and the AW4. 98 xj- p1698 after aw4 shift mod. were they come out to find what color wire you are looking for at the TCM. cikih bjn dzhrxxzi schw wcjfjg qexdpn skxhnj wjezrk urib dwcgh hmxuzsku zeq igdox zzwh slizrb