Well if there's a serious electrical problem it would probably set the check engine light off. Other than that, check the fluid level and if required change it. After that i'd have a tranny shop look at it, unless you suspect a particular part. Diagnosis on a tranny without proper tools is difficult if not impossible.
The real problem is manually shifting from gear to gear with an automatic transmission. If you are referring to the automatic upshift, there may be a problem with the EGR system or vacuum system.
Electronic, no cable.
Sounds like there is a problem in the transmission and the computer has put the transmission into the FAIL SAFE MODE to keep it from blowing apart. Stop driving it and get it to a transmission shop ASAP.
pickup speedometer does not register from a cold start. Shifting lurches and then all evens out after about 30 mph
Loose universal joint(s) in drive train.
the pick up is inside the distributor
It's part of the electronic engine controls.
There is a problem in the distributor. Either the pickup coil or the ignition module are defective. It may be cheaper to purchase a remanufactured distributor.
Need to know what year S-10 you have.
Inside the distributor, under the rotor.
Acoustical guitars with pickup, electronic piano, drums, snares.
The speedometer is electronic on a 1999 Ram, and does not have a cable.