SYMPTOMS OF A BAD TRANSMISSION SHIFT SOLENOID

[@easyautofix]

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[@richardrogers156]

I just got new tires and hit a big bump and only had 1st gear.replaced the plastic bushing and half washer on shift cable Then was driving about 30 mins ok then just had 1st gear all of a sudden. 2008 chyrsler Sebring convertible 3.5 never again.👎 sensor's then gone.😂

[@edwinalexander1170]

@ Easy Autofix Sir the car transmission is making whinning noise and delays in shifting gears, I checked for the fuel level is Ok, I checked for the oil still fresh not burned, I checked for any leaks no any leaks, I open the pan, but there were no any metal shavings on the magnets no any particles on the fluid, I decided to change the transmission filter, I checked and open the valve body no any clogs on the passages, I removed all solenoids I tested them all, and one was not working, I changed it with new one, I put back everything I test drive the vehicle no more whinning noise at all and gears are changing smoothly, but after two days as i drive reaching speed of 100 mph, the whinning noise started again, and the car struggles to exceed speed of 100mph, the RPM goes high and the speed is not achieved, I checked fluid level is OK. what can be the problem, and what can be done sir? Kindly help with ideas.

[@leonardanderson2942]

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[@jpp1749]

My O/D light keeps flashing on my ford f150 year 2000 and yes when I shift my gears on N/D/R etc it gives this jerk motion is that the solenoid or speed sensor?

[@Juice421fs]

What if I'm getting u0101? Says can't communicate with tcm

[@buddystiles5696]

We’re all here hoping we don’t need a new transmission 😂

[@Mj-th7md]

fucking true.

[@TheWolphEffect]

Facts!! 😂

[@lilnecababy]

Praying hard

[@marcelorellana6301]

Just replaced mine…issues mostly resolved but still having hard shifting from first to second lol so now I’m sure it’s a solenoid problem.

[@jasonpark1556]

Just sold my 14 civic for a 98 accord and I really hope I don't need a new trans🥲

[@tjb2007]

Incredibly well made and great for those of us that are not mechanically inclined. Thank you

[@easyautofix]

and thank you!

[@macywood4619]

Thank you so much young man. I have a 2016 Ford Focus and had the clutch replaced and my car is still experiencing these symptoms and by watching your video I realized my car is going into limp mode. The dealership will not fix anything else other than the clutch that’s under warranty unless I cough up some more money. Thank you!

[@precisiont5188]

I clogged catalytic converter also creates similar symptoms.

[@macywood4619]

@@precisiont5188 Unfortunately, it’s not that! Ford told me it’s the master clutch just some more bullshit.

[@you6542]

Get rid of that car! The Focuses have trans n clutch issues! I had one and I had gotten the Clutch replaced like 4 times. Recall on it.

[@tattboinc]

i had a 2016 had clutches replaced 4 times then traded it in

[@macywood4619]

@@tattboinc Thanks for your reply! My car is FINALLY fixed!

[@Peter-pv8xx]

My 2001 lesabre started with severe delayed shifting, first to second wasn't bad but second to third would slam into gear, I did some research and found that this was a known problem on some lesabre models. The temporary fix if you can call it that is to shut the car off which resets the module, leave it off for a couple of minutes then it shifts normally again until it does it again, sometimes it lasts for a bit but then the problem comes back, with close to 300,000 miles it was time to replace all five solonoids. I purchased all five as a package deal off eBay, all OEM parts, the first thing is to prepare the patient by raising the rear and front of the car, I used ramps on the rear and jacked up the front as high as I could because you need to lower the subframe and remove the strut cv axle and everything necessary to gain access to the side cover of the transmission. Remove the cover and it's relatively easy after that except for one thing, the wiring harness that connects the solonoids together, from being heated and cooled a million times the clips that hold the connectors are more brittle than Bob Barkers back, one broke on me and there's no real way to secure it thst I felt confident with. I went to my local Buick dealer and go my surprise they still made the harness, and it could be mine for the poultry sum of 350.00 dollars. I told him I'd let him know, went home and low and behold I found one on eBay for 25 bucks, the only thing was that now I had to wait almost a week with the car in pieces taking up my driveway. I received the part put everything back together and prayed. That was about five years ago and she's been shifting perfect ever since, all told parts, the side cover gasket was the most, second to the solonoids at 55 bucks, all five solonoids were 75 from eBay,,the whole job was around maybe 175 including trans fluid, you loss a lot from the side cover, I also removed and replaced the trans filter while I was at it. I've been working on cars for almost 40 years now, I wouldn't recommend doing if yourself for a beginner but then again, everybody has to start somewhere, power tools aren't necessary but they make the job to faster, with hand tools it's a lot of nuts and bolts to remove.

[@jacksmail7725]

appreciate your comments....Have an05 LeSabre. Sometimes rough bump after initial shift into drive. Five solenoids? Saw a separate reference about 4 solenoids..wonder what the 5th one is. Could u mention the specific seller on Ebay? Thanks for t your excellent post..jP

[@o.athomas4056]

What state you located?

[@nickmcclure8335]

I have a 2002 lexus that when I get to 2000 rpms it’s takes a good amount more pressure than usual to hit 3000, could I be needing the same fix ?

[@vonstew3314]

How you paid for all 5 ?

[@Peter-pv8xx]

@@vonstew3314 The same way you always pay for purchases on eBay or any online retailer.

[@tuckamojo7660]

Those are exactly the symptoms my truck is having 😢 better than needing a new transmission by far😅

[@RamxRamx-fw3gm]

Did you get it fixed?

[@kilefagner2152]

I love the break down how your explain what each action and reaction is.

[@toniocavalari6936]

Right on brother ' you've given me hope. 👍 As I drive my 2009 F-150 4×4, the automatic transmission will shift into first gear smoothly, it shifts into second smoothly, then it clunks sharply into third gear at around 35 to 40 mph. Viewing your video, I'm hoping it is something as simple as a solenoide. Thanks again 👍🙏

[@vind357]

Any luck with this video my f150 is doing similar things you speak of when it goes to third gear. Please let me know thank you

[@Luke-yi1vz]

@@vind357 Lukas transmission fluid can help with hard shifting transmission

[@trinidadrios7363]

Did this fix ur issue

[@memphistiger4647]

What's the word?

[@MrHuddo]

@@memphistiger4647 it's possible the OP will totally fk up the solenoid replacement if he attempts himself

[@timklein3962]

Thank You; just saved me from a scam rebuild; for real !!!

[@kathysaul9645]

Thank you for the information. Driving home last night (any where from 40 - 70 mph) with no stops, until in town, my 2009 Chrysler Town & Country stalled. Started up in neutral, shift to Drive, and it stalled again. Kept trying, was able to get it going and found it would run/drive using manual D1, D2, etc. Works okay in reverse. No engine light though? Prior to this stalling problem I have noticed at stop lights, the engine seems to idle at higher RPM. But not all the time. Taking it to the transmission shop for professional diagnosis. Have a great Labor Day weekend!

[@flowersfam3462]

I know this is an old comment but did you find out what the problem was? My 2000 ford expedition 4.6L V8 Triton XLT 4 wheel drive is doing similar, and there is no check engine light, but my ABS light is on. My vehicle won't even go in reverse or allow me to shift to Park. I only can drive if I put the gear in 2.😬 I was told it was my Shift Solenoid that needs replacing.🤔

[@kathysaul9645]

@@flowersfam3462Had a 2,000 bid to open it up and work on it. But the mechanic did not really want to do it. The other transmission shop would not even consider checking the solenoid. So I chose to replace the transmission (they gave me a 3 year warranty on the new one). Three days after it was fixed my battery died. The one fella told me his wife's truck was shifting bad and it was because the battery was going bad! Some kind of electronic issue! I'm putting that fact out of my mind to not second guess my purchase!

[@flowersfam3462]

@@kathysaul9645 Thanks for the response.

[@jackjones9460]

Great explanation of what the automatic transmission parts do.

[@bellofthedesert1595]

2 days ago my older 2000 F250 (only 136,000 miles on it) went "clunk" and the whole truck lurched - then it was like it was stuck in a low gear. I still had to drive a mile home - it did this 3 more times, lurching like it was about to stop, stuck in a low gear and higher rpm's - but it got me and my groceries home - and I haven't touched it since. Least now I know what to tell the mechanic. Thanks.

[@OrcaNative]

How you solved? I have same problem

[@DougUmpherville]

Shut car off and restart it , that’s how I drive my truck, shifting smooth after I restart truck

[@shadymaint1]

Just changed the 1-2 shift solenoid in Blazer the other day. Drove great after replacing the solenoid.

[@JB2FROSTY]

My 2000 Blazer won't go in reverse. I put it in reverse and hit the gas and nothing happens

[@shadymaint1]

@@JB2FROSTY the solenoids are not to expensive. Worth changing to see if it helps. The one I did had a code for a shift solenoid circuit fault.

[@bobbyatman273]

Who’s having a remarkable day binge watching problems with transmission videos? Lol

[@DirtyNate98]

Fml

[@carolynsmith3719]

Facts!!! I thought the same. Uh yeah no I’m not having a remarkable day trying not to cry while transmission shopping.

[@markolsen7438]

Before running out and buying those solenoids try replacing the Transmission Control Module that is located inside the air filter box, (Chevy Impala) no tools required and it fixed my problem. They will run you about $20 at the salvage yard, fault P0700.! It takes 5 minutes to replace! You're Welcome

[@jaredpatterson1701]

Thanks. Is your impala a 2010?

[@markolsen7438]

@@jaredpatterson1701 Mine is a 2006 but it is the same for all Impala's that use a TCM

[@ythaks267]

My 1995 mitsubishi super saloon v3000 wont do first gear just starts to have power around 60mph help me whats my problem

[@markolsen7438]

@@ythaks267 Your problem is that you bought an import, get rid of it and buy a newer vehicle, A GM product made in the USA is a good choice

[@dvader3000]

@@markolsen7438 that depends. An older GM sure,a new one no thank you. Buy a toyota,with proper maintenance,will last forever. Fuck made in America bullshit pride

[@tonevaldez9568]

Good shit exactly my symptoms in my Cadillac limp mode limited speed and shift delay also stuck in 2nd/3rd gear

[@jackjones9460]

Thank you so much. Explanation helped me more the second day I watched it!

[@RxTerps]

So we all have dead cars rn 😂👏🏽

[@Whossweetpea9]

😫😂😂😂

[@teejay9429]

Stoppppp 🤣🤣🤣their hibernating shhhh

[@erny6482]

Mine shifts hard when putting it in P, R AND DRIVE

[@thejuicecart246]

😂😂😂😂

[@paulcz5592]

Bro!!!😂😂😂

[@NikkiS1978]

Thx so much 10 years just needed to know this , aww thx so much !!!

[@nedhawn9553]

thank you for your concise clarification. will change fluids tomorrow and possibly change solenoiod

[@AntonioGalvan-g2s]

I did like the good examples. I hope to Hear more. Thanks. Tony.

[@Acerthorn]

How do I tell if it's just the solenoid switch, or the entire transmission? Because I hope it's the former because replacing just the solenoid would be much cheaper than replacing the whole tranny.

[@cj8172]

Good question, I hope someone answers it because I'm curious about that too

[@StevenSeagull6969]

You need to replace the Sputnik vacuum valve under the transmission picke plate. Its easy to spot, because it's right behind the gear nook. Hope this helps👍

[@hughjassole1978]

@@StevenSeagull6969 can you repeat that in laymen’s terms now?

[@saxonskelter1193]

@@StevenSeagull6969lolol

[@LiminalStoriesVerified]

The best video on youtube regarding this topic

[@easyautofix]

very nice, thank you!

[@milkasworld6867]

Thank you! Those are the symptoms my car is experiencing!!

[@easyautofix]

Awesome,Thanks for watching!

[@Lsxgbody]

Did changing them help?

[@robrei2117]

I have the same problem but no check engine? Any help

[@EPICSOUNDTRAX]

sometimes my car could not shift gear the engine just revs and that is it.so I went to change transmission oil it was black.put new one and went to a shop that uses a special machine that is for changing transmission oil .believe it or not at my last transmission oil the people told me they do notnhave the proper equipment sp they could oybtake out only 40% old oil.noq they took 90%of the old oil. now the car shifts way better than before and so far does not stuck and does thebold problem but I still think new solenoids would help.

[@KollynJ]

@@EPICSOUNDTRAXthey did a complete flush vs a drain and fill. Some people recommend against it as it can potentially cause more damage

[@anzeusnarine247]

One of the best video about repairs on cars I've seen ever

[@ghostlycondom8295]

😂😂😂

[@TotodrivesspdTanker]

Short and informative..great video...Thanks so much

[@Italianborn]

Really an explanatory video with detail , I’m experiencing a clunk noise almost 2 second after coming to a full stop , could it be torque converter ?

[@JaceD4V1S88]

i had that on my old ford taurus, i think it was a trans mount

[@garrybragg7244]

Limp mode ain’t to save you that’s for the car to save itself from further damage

[@thedanielescamilla]

This happened to me for the first time this year and thought my transmission was done!!!!! It turned out to be my tcm so I got it repaired and now it’s better than before. But it still shifts a little weird between 1-2 sometimes.

[@FilmFactry]

Taurus 02. Starting cold, It wont shift out of 1rst gear. After 5 minutes warming up, I can then shift freely all day until it cools. New Transmission fluid and filter.

[@VaughnJohnston1999]

I have a 6l80e and 2-3 slips sometimes but smooth on highway or if I’m giving it enough gas. Changed fluid and it’s still the same not better or worse. Trans never overheats. Always stays 140-180

[@oleyeller3256]

See if cleaning or replacing your MAF helps. Trying that now as soon as my maf comes in the mail

[@smashadams85100]

@@oleyeller3256 did that help?

[@oleyeller3256]

@@smashadams85100 nah not in my case unfortunately. Now im waiting to change trans fluid and adding a bottle of that seafoam transtune and see of that helps. Adding some tomy existing fluid seemed to have helped some

[@smashadams85100]

@@oleyeller3256 damn.

[@tracy2.]

I’m currently having this problem with the same transmission, my fluid was burned and it wasn’t much of it in there at all. I can’t find any solenoids and I’m hoping to avoid buying the entire valve body. Have you found a fix yet?

[@reyong4217]

Thanks for sharing that. My 03 Accord is having the same problems. Now, I know what’s causing it. Keep on making videos. Appreciate you.

[@VickiGagliardiLLC]

Thanks for explaining the problem I am having with my 2010 Ford Focus. I hope it can be fixed!

[@jacksmail7725]

Thanks for your posting...very helpful :)

[@patrickwarden2933]

i replaced solenoids on my 07 Jetta and did valve body shift kit too and it made it shift like new. Solenoid orings swell too stopping them to move

[@BROUBoomer]

How much does it cost to fix this item at a dealership? I'm a widow, I can't do this myself. I have job interviews to get to before I can afford to fix it, or pay rent. Thank you for the video. It explains what the truck just did. Take care, stay safe, have a nice day. 👵✌️🖖

[@RedBaronisa]

The dealership robbed u didnt they? Often u can do this work urself for under $100.

[@TR-qr9hs]

Find local shop shop around check Google to see what people say about shop

[@selec21]

Toyota dealership tried to say my transmission needs to be replaced. I said no thanks....... Just change the fluid, strainer, gaskets and shift solenoid. 260 k mile tundra Guess what Runs like I just drove it off the showroom floor!🙏✌

[@skidallarapp5430]

could you make a video on how to change or clean the shift solenoid ?

[@2121cuervo]

that's a good one .

[@markweaks2239]

With the tran fluid pan removed, you simply pull it off, it clicks on like any wire connector. Looking is knowing.

[@BHR-sq3vf]

With all the great mechanics that have posted good advice here, I was hoping ya'll could diagnose my 2004 Buick Lesabre with 98k miles on it. I took it to our transmission shop in winter 2023. He changed fluid & filter & put in Lucas trans fix but found nothing wrong with it since there are no Transmission codes. You feel the shift just a little bit... more at lower gears. It doesn't start until your engine is warmed up. I'd like to get it fixed before it gets any worse. Car has been well taken care of so hoping to get at least another 50k mi out of it. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

This is a long shot hoping someone will chime in with some advice. I just had my transmission rebuild on a 2015 gmc Sierra 5.3. - I feel like the mechanic has done something incorrect. he has had it for a month now. has retired it to me a few times and the truck is not shifting correct. once up to full operating temp it will slip badly going into 2nd. Instead of shifting it will go into neutral and the revs will go up fast until I let off the gas , then it will usually clunk into gear , it goes through all the other gears fairly normally. he is claiming that the truck has to go thru a "learn cycle" than can take multiple days of driving it with these symptoms. sometimes it will just stick in second until oi come to a complete stop then it will go back to normal for a little while. it is also leaking a considerable amount of fluid, took it back twice for just the fluid leak and he keeps saying its fixed but then I take it home and its leaking. he said "sometimes it will leak a little at first"....none of this seems correct. the truck only has 80,000 miles on it and I do not think it even needed a transmission , the whining noise it was making that brought me in the begin with has not been resolved with the rebuild. this shop is where my warranty required me to take it and has very good reviews so I felt like it was a reputable shop. Is it true that a 2015 gmc transmission requires a re-learn period like this and do these sound like normal symptoms of that? I paid a lot of money for this truck and feel like this guy may have destroyed it. the amount of time it is taking is also excessive seeming to me. PS there is no check engine light or trans light coming on and this is why he says nothing is wrong. he has finally agreed it shouldn't be leaking trans fluid so it is back there again for that to be fixed.

[@o53ro]

Great explanation!

[@easyautofix]

Very nice thank you!

[@y2komar]

Woww. Very informative. Thank you

[@Kellislawnservice]

Great job on the video , thanks.

[@OscarRodriguez-yv9vn]

Damn bro. You nail every fucking symptoms my truck has. Apreciated

[@anthonyjdenning5759]

Exactly having this same issue, do better GM

[@anishamm685]

Nice, short and sweet

[@DecksNJ]

Thank you! Perfectly explained. I believe this is my problem on our 2003 Lincoln Navigator. So bad, last week it had to be flat bedded home (rainy wet day). Engine light, Overdrive warning light, engine missing, Codes galore. Bad... A couple days later, I go out to start checking out what could be wrong, boom, Truck starts up, runs smooth, trans engages, and I drive it for a few miles with no issues. I am afraid to drive it far from home, in case the problem comes back. Any advice?

[@claudiosaldivia5646]

Thx man ... gr8 video

[@haac4825]

Very Helpful. Thanks

[@growrich9881]

Wow this makes so much sense now

[@richarddiaz8248]

Perfect thank you for your knowledge and experience

[@lilmike2710]

A friend's Chevrolet truck went into "limp mode" and wouldn't change into 3rd gear. He fired the parts cannon and had spent all kinds of $$ trying to figure out what it was. I came over while he and his "automotive tech" neighbor were standing around the truck scratching their heads. Lol when I asked if he tried replacing the transmission shift solenoid his "tech" buddy immediately blurted out "thanks but it wouldn't shift at all if it was bad." Long story short.... It was the solenoid. I think he'd spend a couple hundred bucks already. Lol $18 for the solenoid, and around $40 bucks for pan gasket and new ATF was all he really needed.

[@tedlahm5740]

which one of the 5?

[@young_zaddy1106]

Massive help thanks bud

[@file83]

Thank you! My 2013 Honda Civic started experiencing all of these symptoms suddenly today. I was freaking out that my transmission was totally shot, or on the way to being totally shot. I’m curious how much money this is gonna cost me to repair?

[@bottuzie4352]

So what does it mean if it shifts from 1 2 3 but when I get into fourth it just revs when I press the gas

[@anggadwikara6881]

Thanks, is it possible to get this kind of issue without having the check engine lights on and detected on the scanner? My car has similar symptoms but nothing being detected when it scanned

[@cruddy00tv62]

I believe so because I have these symptoms and only traction light on

[@anggadwikara6881]

@@cruddy00tv62 thanks, was the issue with your car fixed after the solenoids replacement?

[@cruddy00tv62]

@@anggadwikara6881 I didn’t replace them because of the fact of not getting codes but I researched a lot can’t find the main video I seen but I’ll find it for you but this may help wanted to try today but it started to rain I will update you when I put the ground wire on to see if it works

[@cruddy00tv62]

@@anggadwikara6881 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6u0i5V9pZZnqNE

[@syarafuddinamir2051]

@@cruddy00tv62 please update later sir 🙏

[@TemurKhaydarov-g6r]

I have a 2020 Chevy Tahoe with 85,000 miles experiencing the same problem what you just described how much time it will approximately take and do I need to put the same transmission fluid or new one thanks 😊

[@RamxRamx-fw3gm]

Wow. I think you may have helped me

[@richardblymiller5594]

Thank you you are very helpful

[@ronniecox109]

To all you guys with 4L60E and 80E , trans. Experiencing a 2-3 flare up , your 3/4 frictions are shot(4l60e) ,4L80E would be direct clutch pack worn or burnt. The switches from GM are ran thru millions of duty cycles , random pulls from production.they do go bad , but generally the coil magnet still functions, but the orfice and screen are plugged. They can be tested , with a battery , problem is , they operate on reference voltage. 5 volts. The switch has + allthe time. ECM sends the ground to the proper switch, or switches , to activate gear range. 2 switches provide trans with 4 forward gears .

[@Anthony0899]

Damn so your telling me my reverse to drive is fried , I have a hard jerk going into reverse from drive what can it be ?

[@ronniecox109]

@@Anthony0899 reverse is direct clutch applied,, and the rev . Band is applied by the reverse servo. My money would be on the band. I replace em on every unit i do.

[@dalevackar182]

@@Anthony0899 What kind of vehicle is it.

[@Anthony0899]

@@dalevackar182 1992 Chevy caprice

[@dalevackar182]

@@Anthony0899 That car would have a 4L60E in it. Have you solved the issue with it yet.

[@Foodie_888]

My 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5S is throwing code P0746 line pressure solenoid A closed. Showing all symptoms in video.

[@goodisnipr]

What about a sudden and quick jerking, as if a pothole was hit but definitely wasn't. 2011 Jeep Patriot Sport, 2.0L Front wheel drive. CVT fluid never been changed (it has an appointment tomorrow at a local transmission shop to get done) My OBD2 reader shows 0 codes flagged. All looks good from it, but it does show that my battery is a bit low voltage during startup. 12.4V stationary, dips to 8.3V during startup for the fraction of a second, then the alternator takes over and puts it at 14.2V.

[@brianrubin1366]

Thanks I believe I need more fluids and new solenoids for my Sentra and I should be good for a little while.

[@wamidhfatouhi134]

Love it!! Thank you!

[@schuck9326]

Great explanation. Thanks

[@NeverFollowTheCrowd]

What if it’s holding gears before shifting in my case it’s 2-3 gear shifting late. replaced the fluid still does it

[@Francofit]

Did you figure it out

[@NeverFollowTheCrowd]

@@Francofit nope still driving it like this feels like it’s getting worse haha I’ll buy a junkyard trans and swap the parts the valve body and solenoids. If that doesn’t work I’m screwed lol but it should

[@Francofit]

@@NeverFollowTheCrowd damn, my car does the same but it’s 3-4 and it’s a 4 speed auto. I guess I have to manual swap it then

[@wynamaarp7024]

Which solenoid though? A is the typical one I'm seeing in my research that is the one to change. I'm hoping ours is that problem . It's doing exactly what you described. Also it seems to do it more on the days where we run a lot. But when it does the tachometer shuts down and the speedometer.

[@subz6739]

My car first symptom was the check transmission light that came on with a flashing drive gear light while I was going 60 the speed limit on the freeway and the car switching to lymph mode as soon as the rpm arrow went above number 3 and got stuck there. The car started driving at least 40 mph while the speedometer still said I was going 60. I parked the car right on the side of the highway to let it cool off. Fast forward to 20 minutes later, The car was back to driving normally again. Following that about a couple of weeks later, I noticed weird gear shift delays regardless what gear I switched to unless I put it into park and following that, It makes a clunk noise coming directly from the transmission when it finally does switch. When I accelerate and reach close to 20 mph, A typical car with an automatic transmission switches to higher gears but mine gets stuck in gear and the engine starts revving harder and it jerks back to its appropriate gear. Upon inspection I did notice that the transmission is very low on fluid and the fluid is almost black. I took my car to the mechanic for a diagnostic and a fluid with filter and gasket change where he told me that the transmission needs to be replaced and upon further questioning, He told me that there’s no point in changing the fluid because the transmission is basically bare medal rubbing debris and that it would make the transmission run worse. It’s been about a month now and the car runs basically the same as it did when I visited the mechanic with no transmission failure and I’m thinking about bringing it to another mechanic for a second opinion when I have money. I would be more then glad to hear your guy’s opinions and suggestions if any as well. I’m very hopeful that the first mechanic was wrong.

[@djdigital3806]

My 2002 Ford Taurus o have this problem. Thanks!

[@oscardavalos93]

Could use a video to use with my 96 Chevy g20 van, not shifting outta low gear. Appreciate any help to repair it.

[@mysterion9901]

Not shifting out of first is often a computer issue. Disconnect the battery and touch the battery cables together to drain any juice out of the vehicle. Then leave it disconnected for 10 minutes. This will reset the computer.

[@dougprobert5378]

Good to the point no ramble video.

[@rodneydockrill604]

Thanks mate great information

[@kalabash72]

Do you always get a code for a shift solenoid? My trans stays stuck in a gear. It doesn't act like a slipping transmission to me. It's a 2003 Ford F-250 with a 6.0

[@jordanestes7132]

i’m hoping the shift solenoid is my problem. Did a transmission rebuilt on my ‘06 Acura 50k miles ago and it slips into neutral on downshifts at low speeds. Also the time it takes to transition from Park to Drive can be annoyingly long at times. Was hoping the solenoid would be part of the tranny rebuilt, but I guess not. Hope this fixes my current issues.

[@thirtysixbeats]

I'm in the same boat

[@joeeuell7595]

@@thirtysixbeats did you fix it??

[@thirtysixbeats]

@@joeeuell7595 not yet sadly although I just did a trans fluid flush and replace it is running like new. Soon I will be changing the trans solenoid to get rid of the rough downshift and late gear changes

[@hxdhnccczzgj]

Great information

[@christdisciplesfoundation274]

Great video from you man; I swap the engine and gear box of my Honda 1989 model in another body of 2001 model but since after the my Honda gear began to bang or kick and not changing to other gears what could be the most cause of this?

[@Tom-ob8yb]

Great video. So the transmission not shifting from drive to another gear including park will throw a code? 2008 versa stored for 2 years and when parked had no problems. Thanks.

[@tom20349]

Question. So I have a 2014 maxima s 3.5 with a CVT. When the engine is cold and I place into drive it acts like neutral. I rev to about 2k rpm. Let off gas drop into drive, and she drives fine. Generally, only when cold or been sitting after say an 8 hour work shift. Once warm, she's fine. I am told the valve body needs to be changed. But I have a feeling based on your video it could be just the solenoid, possibly a much cheaper repair?. Fluid is dirty second hand car. Unknown when last changed. what says you?

[@itasev]

Great video, I have a 2000 JEEP WJ 4.7 and it started shifting hard from 1-2 and the kickdown from 4 to 2nd is really hard, do you have any idea on were to start? Cheers man!

[@e.l.9589]

Coworker has the same issue.

[@itasev]

@@e.l.9589 It rusted out to be a disk plate set and needs replacing. The OEM diagnostic tool made an adaptation for the gearbox and now it works smoothly. The guy told me that would last 100-200km but I did 700km and still shifts perfectly smooth. Cheers

[@e.l.9589]

@@itasev Nice, his downshifts on the freeway to high rpm but if he restarts it then it drives normal again.

[@41mickey41]

Very helpful any vids on 04 Lincoln ls

[@nursetk1315]

My 2015 malibu runs great I only have 72,000 miles. One day when I went to pull of from a red light it went into limp mode. It will rev up great but didnt hardly pull. Turn car off start over, it goes fine until it happens again. I did a code test at local auto parts and it showed the 3rd shift solenoid code I believe. You described it exactly when you said it could go into the limp mode. My car runs great any other time and it just happens some times. Is this expensive to fix? The chevrolet told me over $700 for the shift solenoid panel

[@toxictube392n7]

Are the soilds hard to replace, I have a 2004 H2 Hummer. Motor races between second and third gear. Sounds like the description you gave? . thank you, Richard

[@alexsanchez3587]

Thank you!

[@MrDboy1979]

This is a great video! I have a 2000 automatic Maxima and I was driving the car yesterday and all of a sudden it wouldn’t switch gears. So I turned off the car and turned it back on and it started driving normal for a couple of minutes then it started acting up again, then the check engine light came on. I was pricing transmissions until I came across your video so I hope it’s the solenoid. Thanks for the video and wish me luck

[@_olskool]

Any updates?

[@MrDboy1979]

@@_olskool yep it was a speed sensor and the car is running great

[@Shawtylo2012]

Changed my whole valve body out and it shifts out good but when I stop it’s like I’m stuck in a hole and then when I accelerate to move forward it kicks back into gear and goes. Does the same when I’m reversing. Stalls for a minute and then I press the gas it bucks and then starts to move. Other than that it shifts fine.

[@djscottymaxx]

My 01' pathfinder started yesterday bucking and then it was fine until I reached the hwy, get up to about 65-80 and its like the overdrive is having trouble staying engaged my RPM's will go up to 4 or 5 grand it'll shift into overdrive for a few seconds and then start with the bucking and carrying on again. its like getting a manual shift car up to 100mph and dropping it into 1st gear. Ive found that if I turn my overdrive off it drives fine but of course its tacking out at hwy speeds of 80mph. No engine light at this point though. It has around 255,000 miles on it the damn thing ran great for the yr and miles it has on it up until now. i bought it used a year ago and have yet to do a tune up on it but the guy i got it from did all that stuff before i bought it he is well trusted friend so I know it doesnt need anything like oil change, spark plugs, etc.... any help will be appreciated. And I am a retired mechanic just sayin, thanks KZbin family

[@missmandy2049]

Did you ever figure it out? I have a little Chevy Aveo that will shake a bit when first driving it but highway it's fine after a bit. Hopefully don't need new tranny😔

[@SilencioBenji0110]

Thats whyyyyyyy my truck hits hard and late on second on stays in 3rd gear on to 63 mph. Thankz

[@BlackMagnolia222]

Great Video

[@OSCARANDRES039]

Great video thank u!! I drive a 08 Lexus IS250. When slowing down and almost about to come to a complete stop I feel a slight bump. Do you know what that can be related to?? I have no check engine light. And I just got the car so I'm not sure if the training fluid or filters was ever change.

[@2righteous]

i just got a ls400 like last week and it’s doing the same thing💀

[@OSCARANDRES039]

@@2righteous I got an update. So I did an engine oil flush using motor medic. I then change my engine oil, filter, and spark plugs, and did a full throttle buddy cleaning down to removing the intake manifold and soaking the intake passages which were full of carbon and slosh. I used seafoam for that. Additionally, I change my front and rear brakes complete with new rotors. Miraculously that surge or bump I was feeling when coming to a complete stop has now disappeared. I'm guessing it had something to do with the carbon cleaning I did and not at all transmission related. What ever it was I no longer have that issue.🤗

[@JoseMolina-en1pt]

Hi! How are you? I have a problem with my ram 5.7 2016 with automatic gearbox. The problem is that when the truck need to put the 5th gear the revolutions going up but the gear is not into. Is like you press the clutch in a manual car and accelerate. I changed the valves box and also the solenoides for the another model but the same piece, because my ram has an grey connector and I puted a green one. Thanks so much 😁

[@tygotbandsus5449]

I drove my Infiniti yesterday after I changed the value cover gaskets and the manifold for the intake I put it on my scanner which didn’t show anything alone the lines of of TCM so I’m trying to figure out what the problem is I didn’t have the time to check the the transmission fluid hopefully

[@grtntgod]

Insightful Brief and not verbose thanks

[@thepitpatrol]

Thank you!

[@rome1201]

Nice job boy

[@Albert_Stuff_Fan]

Great now I know maybe one of the problems of my pt cruiser

[@mysteriousme]

I have these symptoms with my Honda Civic LX The mechanic says it's code is PO730. Would this video be for that code as well??

[@tjfstudios8899]

Hey, thanks for the video. If my truck shifts fine through the gears in Drive, but when i put it in reverse it lags and jobs into reverse if the RPMS increases. Could this be cause by a solenoid?? 2013 ram 2500 hemi Thanks

[@carmenlo2391]

Thanks for sharing, VERY HELPFUL👍🏽💜

[@zaino660]

Excelente información

[@alejandroaguilar4834]

My car only delays in shifting when i first go into drive but the rest of the day it works perfectly fine. Would it still be a solenoid?

[@youtuberbayleexiong908]

Thanks for the info

[@velocity800]

if im having a delay of acceleration from zero to first gear what solenoid should i check or clean or replace? 2004 toyota rav4 2wd 220K miles thanks