03 exploder trany, big problem or little issue
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03 exploder trany, big problem or little issue
Hey all. yes another ##$%^ tranny queston. It is a 2003 xlt 4.6 auto. sometimes, but not too often, when you shift from park to reverse nothing happens, no go backward.... even if you mash the go peddal. if you shift to drive then back to reverse it works fine. Not predicatable enough to show it in failed mode to the mechanic. Is this a common simple fix? would this issue throw a code? (no blinky or idiot lights on dash when it does this) is there something I can tell the tranny guys to look at since it is on my dime? somthing like a shift solinoid or something...
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since this is an electronic transmission and uses solenoids to shift , instead of a push pull cable..... i would assume a solenoid is stuck or dragging. First thing i would ask is how old is the transmission oil, and how dirty is it. Changing oil might be the fix. TAking the pan off and cleaning out a few solenoids, or replacing one might be needed.
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IIRC, reverse and third are still hydraulic, and will still engage even if the transmission is electrically disconnected.
If you move the shifter slowly from park to neutral, will the transmission engage at any point?
If you move the shifter slowly from park to neutral, will the transmission engage at any point?
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