Thanks Zulfigar! I will look into that wiring plate you discussed!.. I have been changin out the ATF on this 'sealed for life' transmission regulalry at about 60,000 miles. I too, come to a complete stop after it won't shift into 2nd or 3rd and just let things calm down.

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