My car wont go into o/d

[SpeedAddict38]

this started a few days ago. I left from work and my car would not change into o/d. If I pulled it down into 1 or 2 it wouldnt go there either. Got it home ckecked the fluid and it showed low so I put some in and it started working normal for a day. Then it started it again. So I thought well it must have been really low (no leaks that I can see) so I put some more fluid in and it started working fine. That lasted a day and its doing it again. I checked the fluid level and it shows full. Any ideas what could be wrong ? Also its sluggish on take off.

[SpeedAddict38]

still need help

[xtremetrans]

What is the fluid condition? When you drive it in o/d does it shift or stay in one gear? How is your 1-2 shift?

[2fast2blegal]

our cars have O/D????

[bills98ta]

Sounds like a trip to the tranny shop... I had a simular situation, and found that the sprag broke... Don't really know what it is, but I know I needed it !

[bills98ta]

Mine would pull out in higher a higher gear and stay there, unless I backed up a little, then would shift up, more normal. But, that didn't last long either...

[SpeedAddict38]

What is the fluid condition? When you drive it in o/d does it shift or stay in one gear? How is your 1-2 shift?


sometimes the 1,2 shift works sometimes it doesnt. when in o/d it stays in 3rd. today its working fine but now the fluid level is past full

[Y2KPewterSS]

Time for a tranny shop visit Randy. Might PM Performabuilt to get some more tech help, but your going to need to get it fixed. Its only going to get worse the more driving you do on it.

[SSwt00SS]

could have a stuck (failed) internal shift sylinoid...

scan it at Auto Zone and see if any codes pop up...

[SpeedAddict38]

could have a stuck (failed) internal shift sylinoid...

scan it at Auto Zone and see if any codes pop up...


I went there today............they said unless the check engine light is on their scannner wont pick up any code

[SpeedAddict38]

Time for a tranny shop visit Randy. Might PM Performabuilt to get some more tech help, but your going to need to get it fixed. Its only going to get worse the more driving you do on it.


yes I talked with Performabuilt and he said this...............
Sounds like you are setting limp mode, Possibly some electrical issue , You need to have the car scanned and avoid driving it till you do as much as possible, Driving around in limp mode (allways iN 3RD gear) is rough on the 3-4 clutches around town and the issue you have could become a big one when likley right now its a simple fix

[Y2KPewterSS]

I was on the right track :D

[SpeedAddict38]

I was on the right track :D

yes you were on track, you always have good info/tips...............
since I am on the verge of bankrupcy I might just do I mega burnout and go out in a blaze of glory :D

[SpeedAddict38]

I was on the right track :D


have u ever seen a clogged up filter make one act this way ?

[Spaz]

sounds like a broken band...

[Bigjohn366]

or tp sensor it basiclly acts like your kick down cable which controls weather or not its a good idea to down shift or up shift

[xtremetrans]

If I were you I would take it to the nearest aamco and have them check it, they are advertising free inspection .

[SpeedAddict38]

car drove normal again today.............I am changing the filter/fluid tomorrow before I take it somewhere

how much fluid will it hold ? Isnt there a write-up somewhere on filter replacement ?

[Bigjohn366]

thats bs my s10 had a t/b code and it wasnt makeing the ses light come on ,

[SpeedAddict38]

the car drove normal again today...............maybe the burnout gods will not get it after all lol

[SpeedAddict38]

taking the car to the chevy dealer tomorrow..........still going into limp mode sometimes

[SpeedAddict38]

I got the car back today. $342 labor/parts............their explanation: Internal 3-2 solenoid damaged due to ignition switch voltage, replaced 3-2 solenoid and ignition switch