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Old Aug 16, 2020 | 09:57 AM
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1st issue is my ac just stopped working 2 nd issue is that the blower only worked on speed 5,and last my transmission slips in 1st gear I call it stuttering it only does it in when taking off but not all the time,it has the 3400 motor
 

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Old Aug 16, 2020 | 11:20 AM
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Couldve developed a leak in the system somewhere or compressor may have went bad, dont know much about AC myself tho.

Blower only working on high is usually the blower motor resistor.

How many miles on the trans? They are garbage in these cars. Could be as simple as one of the shift solenoids or as major as needing a full rebuild.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2020 | 12:51 PM
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Trans ever been serviced?
 
Old Aug 17, 2020 | 04:50 PM
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Yes have had it serviced
 
Old Aug 17, 2020 | 04:53 PM
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THE OTHER DAY i HAD CONDENSATION INSIDE THE CAR COMING THROUGH THE VENTS
 
Old Aug 18, 2020 | 12:42 PM
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Thats a lot of issues, each of which could be its own diagnostic thread.

What is your ultimate goal here? Are you trying to get help to fix these yourself or just trying to get a general idea of how bad it could be before you take it to a mechanic?

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1st issue is my ac just stopped working
Lots of potential causes here. First to clarify, the blower otherwise still works (besides the issue below), but it won't blow cold at all? Does the compressor clutch engage at all?

That'll help narrow it down a bit - could be electrical, could be mechanical (compressor failure), could be lack of gas.

2 nd issue is that the blower only worked on speed 5,
Would need to diagnose a bit, most likely is probably the blower resistors. Fairly easy to confirm with a multimeter checking continuity / resistance.

and last my transmission slips in 1st gear I call it stuttering it only does it in when taking off but not all the time,it has the 3400 motor
Does the car still move, but with lots of slippage? Or does it nearly free rev before banging into engagement?

Assuming its up to date in service as you said, its honestly probably dying given the mileage. There are some bandaids depending what you find the ultimate problem is here, but in general internal transmission issues aren't easy to fix and generally can't be permanently solved by a band aid method.
 
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no it wont come on at all
 
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yes the car still moves but kinda like stutters then kicks in slowly and its fine after that
 
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One thing that happens driving around town is that when we drive we often use the drive 1 with the over drive and they will shift in an out of Over drive. If you have access to the owners manual there could be a section in there that explains that. When I drive around town I put mine in regular drive, when i get on the Highway I use the drive 1 with over drive.
Here is a guide for Trans service check the fluid color to make sure yours is in the Redish color. I always check the service after it has been completed I have seen to many folks get ripped off.
If the color is good you could add a little of the Lucas Oil Transmission additive. I may help the shifting.
Good luck.


 

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