Originally Posted by
bbsrt6
The pilot bushing isn’t the same thing as the transmission electrical conductor plate that I have heard issues about is it? I’m gonna try to change my tranny fluid before the cold hits. Last winter I noticed when it was 30 degrees and below when the engine was still cold, the tranny didn’t want to let me out of D. I could maybe start in 1st but as soon as I would upshift it would immediately go back to D instead of 2nd. Until the engine warmed up, then everything would work as it was supposed to. Anyone had this happen?
No, the "pilot bushing" is not the same as the "conductor plate", however, the pilot bushing plugs into the conductor plate (and is secured to it by a machine screw). If you look at the picture I attached, the conductor plate is the largest part in the pic and the pilot bushing is the 2-tone cylindrical part in the lower right.
relative to the problem you are experiencing, it would be useful to scan for codes and then consult with a transmission expert.
hope that helps,
Chris