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I'm trying to figure out how to add a switch to control the lockup on my converter. I know that it's controlled by the brake pedal- in overdrive if you tap the brakes it disengages the lockup. I was thinking that a signal from the brake light switch was the method, but I just looked at the pedal and there appears to be a vacuum line there. Is that what controls it?
 
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its significantly more complex than that. Why dont you just have a tuner adjust your lockup timing?
 

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its significantly more complex than that. Why dont you just have a tuner adjust your lockup timing?
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You know a guy?
 

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addermk2 said:
its significantly more complex than that. Why dont you just have a tuner adjust your lockup timing?
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Tuner? Is this a '94-'95 3.8L OBDII car?

I suspect joey408w is looking at the cruise control disconnect.

As stated, it's much more complicated. However, one can buy a stand-a-lone controller from these guys.
 

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addermk2 said:
its significantly more complex than that. Why dont you just have a tuner adjust your lockup timing?
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I spoke with Art Carr on the phone yesterday, he said it was fairly simple. I know it disengages when you touch the brake. I just have to find the right wire to add a SPST switch. I posted here because I thought I might find someone who's done it.
 

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toyman said:
Tuner? Is this a '94-'95 3.8L OBDII car?

I suspect joey408w is looking at the cruise control disconnect.

As stated, it's much more complicated. However, one can buy a stand-a-lone controller from these guys.
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It's a 408 stroker with an AODE in a 94 GT. Thanks for the info. I'll check it out.
 

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toyman said:
Tuner? Is this a '94-'95 3.8L OBDII car?

I suspect joey408w is looking at the cruise control disconnect.

As stated, it's much more complicated. However, one can buy a stand-a-lone controller from these guys.
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Tuner, as in... A person. Not the item.
 

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There are ALOT of things that can be adjusted in the factory computer. There is NO REASON to buy an aftermarket controller. All you really need is a tuner (person) to get into your computer and make the proper adjustments. You clearly already have a tune (since youve got a 408)... so why not just have the same person who tuned the car, make some transmission changes?
 

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addermk2 said:
There are ALOT of things that can be adjusted in the factory computer. There is NO REASON to buy an aftermarket controller. All you really need is a tuner (person) to get into your computer and make the proper adjustments. You clearly already have a tune (since youve got a 408)... so why not just have the same person who tuned the car, make some transmission changes?
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Hm I'll be damned. So obd1 has that much "control" over the aode? The only obd1 experience I have w an auto is w an aod.
 

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Hm I'll be damned. So obd1 has that much "control" over the aode?
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That much... and more.
 
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