Transmission Problem??
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Transmission Problem??
Boy I sure hope not. After 110k trouble free miles just tonight all of a sudden it will not shift out of second gear. It is dark here on the east coast already so I have not even checked the fluid level. But low fluid usually means slipping, so what can cause it to not want to shift up into higher gears?
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You are right usually slipping means low fluid. Have you had a chance to pull the dip stick and see what the fluid smells like. I sounds like something is broke in side the tranny or it may not be building enough pressure to shift it into drive. I am sure that so other will chimp in and lend a hand.
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OD light flashing? Any codes? When mine acted up, the center support bearing in the trans went south and pieces of debris caused some erratic shifting. Did find codes referring to the erratic shifts though before checking the pan and filter.
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OD light is not flashing. That is the first question Brian's asked me. Everything about the tranny still works perfect. There has been no noise, clunks, vibration etc., just will not shift above second gear. BTS says there are 2 solenoids inside the pan that tell the transmission when and what gear to go into, but the catch is they are expensive. So I guess what I am looking for now is someone else that has had this problem. Electrical stuff is not returnable!
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Originally Posted by Markadeck
OD light is not flashing. That is the first question Brian's asked me. Everything about the tranny still works perfect. There has been no noise, clunks, vibration etc., just will not shift above second gear. BTS says there are 2 solenoids inside the pan that tell the transmission when and what gear to go into, but the catch is they are expensive. So I guess what I am looking for now is someone else that has had this problem. Electrical stuff is not returnable!
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Originally Posted by Markadeck
OD light is not flashing. That is the first question Brian's asked me. Everything about the tranny still works perfect. There has been no noise, clunks, vibration etc., just will not shift above second gear. BTS says there are 2 solenoids inside the pan that tell the transmission when and what gear to go into, but the catch is they are expensive. So I guess what I am looking for now is someone else that has had this problem. Electrical stuff is not returnable!
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After having it looked at today it looks like I have much bigger problems than shift solenoids. On my way to have the codes read at a recommended tranny shop here in South Carolina the transmission began working perfect. It would not act up at all while being test driven by the tech. But I learned a long time ago that nothing on a vehicle fixes itself. So on the way back to my present "home" it screwed up again. This time it REALLY screwed up. It looks like I may be looking at an entire new transmission. Something I simply can't afford. I may have to sell the truck "as is", will keep everyone informed as to what i decide.
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Originally Posted by aklim
If you are going to do that, BTS will be a good choice.
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Originally Posted by Markadeck
SS thinks you must have died in 1985 because that is the last time they had ever heard of you.
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