Fast Idle/ Transmission Problems

[jjcomanche44]

I recently purchased a 1989 5-speed Comanche. There are two things that concern me. The neutral idle speed stays around 1500 rpms. Is this normal or does something need to be adjusted.

 

Secondly, once in a while after I have applied the break when the comanche is in 3rd gear I can shift out of 3rd but not into any other gear. But if I turn the car off and back on everything works fine. (This has only happened when I was coming to a stop at a light) Am I going to need a new transmission?

[james750]

fast idle problem is the IAC motor

[BLHTAZ]

Auto or manual trans??

[89eliminator]

Auto or manual trans??

 

"1989 5 speed Comanche"

[jjcomanche44]

It's a Manual...

[BLHTAZ]

Auto or manual trans??

 

"1989 5 speed Comanche"

:oops: oops...I missed that because i am at work and sneaking on here a bit so I read over it too fast ;)

 

Being a manual...I would most likely suspect the clutch slave cylinder or possibly the master.

[jjcomanche44]

BLHTAZ are you in Orlando? I live in Gainesville do you think we might be able to get together sometime. I would like someone to take a look at this k comanche before I get too much money into it.

[BLHTAZ]

Yea...we're about 2 hours apart as I am in S. Orlando near the Airport, but I would be happy to check it out if there was a way for us to get together.

[jjcomanche44]

I'll drive it to your door if you have time to look at. Just let me know when is a good time for you.

[BLHTAZ]

Most weekends are OK with me, but I do work this Saturday. I am free on Sunday as far as I know. I will be away the weekend of May 16, 17 & 18 at Jeep Beach in Daytona...other than that...let me know.

 

If it is a clutch slave cylinder, you are on borrowed time though as they will not last long when the issues start so be careful.

[BLHTAZ]

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