Hello everyone new to the forum. Anyway my problem is i have a 1996 lincoln viii and i replaced the transmission but the problem i am now having is when i put the shift selecter into 2nd gear it kills the engine just like it was a manual transmission without useing the clutch im stumped please help. thanks Joe
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- Thread starter TBONE84SV
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What did you replace your trans with?
You might need a new MPLS (neutral safety switch) sensor.
Scan your car for any codes and post them back here. Since it's a 96 any Auto Parts store should be able to help.
You might need a new MPLS (neutral safety switch) sensor.
Scan your car for any codes and post them back here. Since it's a 96 any Auto Parts store should be able to help.
Its not like its just dying out it actually kills the motor like your letting a clutch out to fast. I put the same trans out of a 94 t-bird they said it was the same unless the mlps is differant but it worked fine for about 4 days.
Markviiiedrea
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Did you keep the mark TQ converter? 75% of electrical problems regarding the transmission on this car useually comes back to the MLPS, go to a yard and pull another one off and try it.
98CobraStarLSC
Dedicated LVC Member
+1 Torque converter is probably killing the engine
kustomizingkid
Dedicated LVC Member
I don't think switching to a 12" converter would kill the car like that...
I vote for MLPS!
I vote for MLPS!
Markviiiedrea
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I know t-bird converter wont fit a mark unless You change the flex plate also. Check the senssor first, then we will take it from there.
Markviiiedrea
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had same same prob in my t-bird, glad you got it fixed , how did you figure it out?
kustomizingkid
Dedicated LVC Member
Nice... should have done a quick Jmod while you were in there 
I was talking to a freind of mine and he told me he had the same problem with his (chevy cavalier) sorry but anyway he said the solinoids were bad in his he took it to a shop and they diognosed it so i got free info lucky me. thanks for your help guys Joe