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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by parkland
Was it preventing the transmission from shifting; or defueling the engine to prevent shifting?

Take the tranny filter out; if theres anything other than a little smudge from the bands, get concerned, if not, I'd believe it was an electrical / sensor issue.

PS i have been tarred and feathered multiple times for being wrong.
no, it wouldn't shift up at all when in D. I could manually shift 1-2. i guess the main question is, would the P0713 code prevent it from shifting? I have read other threads where people still run the truck with that code present (some even put tape over the o/d light). even when the wires to the vss were ripped, my tranny would still shift.

After they worked on it, it shifts fine, but throws the code so i don't believe it could have been that. They replaced the solenoids and pack along with new oil and filter. Total bill was $600. i guess it was not too bad, as long as it is all good to go.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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Went to pick up the truck. They pointed out the wire that was broken- it was in the steering column. took it for a spin, and what a difference a nice shifting transmission makes! At any rate, got ready to leave and I noticed a puddle of ATF under the truck. Looked like something happened to the gasket, so the truck stayed there and money in my pocket. Hopefully it will be done tomorrow. The price keeps looking better with all the work they have done.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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You are having some rotten luck lately. I just read your other thread about the sugar. Good luck with everything
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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thanks jay. what a way to end the year.....
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by empiretc
Went to pick up the truck. They pointed out the wire that was broken- it was in the steering column. took it for a spin, and what a difference a nice shifting transmission makes! At any rate, got ready to leave and I noticed a puddle of ATF under the truck. Looked like something happened to the gasket, so the truck stayed there and money in my pocket. Hopefully it will be done tomorrow. The price keeps looking better with all the work they have done.
OK. What were the symptoms again? The wire might cause some flashing but I don't think it should affect shifting from 1 - D. If shorted out, it might simply be locked into a "No OD" or "OD" mode. Why should it not allow other shifts? If it broke, how did they fix it? The wires are pretty thin and in the tube so it would make more sense to replace the entire shifter. Something smells funny here.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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it does seems a little weird, but when the truck was in drive, it would not shift up at all. Once they worked on it, it would shift just fine but had the P0713 code.

I have known the owner of the place for over 15 years. He watches over his guys as best as he can, but you know how that goes.

Here is the list of items:

1. gasket
2. clutch pack
3. front band
4. pump bushing
5. filter
6. 12 quarts oil
 
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by empiretc
it does seems a little weird, but when the truck was in drive, it would not shift up at all. Once they worked on it, it would shift just fine but had the P0713 code.

I have known the owner of the place for over 15 years. He watches over his guys as best as he can, but you know how that goes.

Here is the list of items:

1. gasket
2. clutch pack
3. front band
4. pump bushing
5. filter
6. 12 quarts oil
If I was going that far, I'd have gone for a full rebuild. I wouldn't take more than the VB out without asking for a full build.
 
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