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Technical => Drivetrain Tech => Topic started by: 20thanniver-ls on November 28, 2008, 03:47:15 PM

Title: column shifter air????
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on November 28, 2008, 03:47:15 PM
when i shift the car there seems to be a whistling/sucking air sound coming from somewhere in, on, or near the steering column/shifter. ive never heard of this happening before. The transmission shifts into gear fine however when driving it seems to have a loss of power. Anyone know what the air sound could be and if the two could be related? Thanks in advance for all the help.
Title: column shifter air????
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on November 28, 2008, 04:03:38 PM
Just for more info, it only happens when you shift from park to a drive gear, dosent happen in nuetral
Title: column shifter air????
Post by: softtouch on November 28, 2008, 04:23:08 PM
The automatic parking brake release has a vacuum leak.
Title: column shifter air????
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on November 28, 2008, 04:30:00 PM
so that really wouldnt hurt the tranny at all?
Title: column shifter air????
Post by: softtouch on November 28, 2008, 04:52:26 PM
Quote from: 20thanniver-ls;245152
so that really wouldnt hurt the tranny at all?

It has nothing to do with the tranny.
It is a vacuum valve, operated by the shifter. The vacuum operates a "vacuum motor" that releases the brake.
Title: column shifter air????
Post by: blu84302 on November 28, 2008, 05:00:20 PM
very good internet troubleshooting.  Keep up the good work!
Title: column shifter air????
Post by: ZondaC12 on November 28, 2008, 05:29:53 PM
Yeah mine did that too....if it  you off...go to the vacuum tree right near the brake booster....the...white thin hard plastic one Im 90% sure...unplug that, CAP OFF the spot on the tree it came from...no more hissing.
 
The release in my Crown Vic works perfectly and doesn't hiss but I never need it...kinda cool but ya know not necessary and it's bothersome :hick:
Title: column shifter air????
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on November 28, 2008, 06:17:25 PM
Nah, it dont bother me at all just trying to figure out reasons why the transmission seems to be lacking power
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Post by: Haystack on November 28, 2008, 10:02:16 PM
see if your e-brake is on. I haven't had any problems not noticing it myself though.
Title: column shifter air????
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on November 28, 2008, 10:36:27 PM
e brake is busted  - the pedal just goes to the floor
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Post by: ~AC on November 28, 2008, 11:13:47 PM
mine goes to the floor but it works :hick:
Title: column shifter air????
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on November 28, 2008, 11:27:07 PM
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