Transmission Shifting Problems Analysis Cases
Analysis of transmission shifting issues, gear problems, and transmission performance concerns.
1997 Chevy Cavalier Transmission Lag and Poor Performance
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
The owner reports that their 1997 Chevy Cavalier experiences significant lag when coming to a complete stop, and the vehicle is slow to accelerate aft...
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2000 Mazda Millenia S Shifter Issues
2000 Mazda Millenia S
The owner reports that when attempting to shift the 2000 Mazda Millenia S into drive, the shifter would not move. After shaking the shifter while pres...
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2002 Mazda Tribute Uphill Weak Power Diagnosis
2002 Mazda Tribute
The owner reports that their 2002 Mazda Tribute runs well except when driving uphill, where it fails to accelerate effectively. They have noticed that...
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1997 BMW 840 Limp Mode and EGS Code Analysis
1997 BMW 840
The owner reported that their 1997 BMW 840 is in limp mode, displaying a 'trans fail-safe program' message on the dashboard. The diagnostic check reve...
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1999 Hyundai Accent Overdrive Issues
1999 Hyundai Accent GL
The owner of a 1999 Hyundai Accent GL with a 1.5-liter engine reports that while driving at 60 mph, the car unexpectedly kicked into overdrive and wou...
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2002 Cadillac Deville Torque Converter Diagnosis
2002 Cadillac Deville
The owner of a 2002 Cadillac Deville reports a 'Service Engine Soon' light on the dashboard. Two repair shops have suggested a torque converter rebuil...
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Ignition Key Stuck: Possible Shifter Interlock Issue
2006 Saturn Ion
The owner of a 2006 Saturn Ion is experiencing a problem where they cannot remove the ignition key after turning off the engine. They suspect that the...
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Transmission Issues in 2009 Hyundai Elantra
2009 Hyundai Elantra
The owner of a 2009 Hyundai Elantra with 48,000 miles reports transmission issues. Symptoms include delayed engagement when shifting into reverse, hig...
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2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor Exhaust Smell & Transmission Issue
2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor
The owner reports a rotten egg smell from the exhaust when the air conditioner is on, especially noticeable after turning off the vehicle, and occasio...
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Checking Transmission Fluid Level without Dip Stick
2010 Chevrolet Malibu
The owner of a 2010 Chevy Malibu is concerned about the transmission fluid level since the vehicle lacks a traditional dipstick. They cannot see any f...
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Transmission Swap from 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
2004 Ford F-150
The owner is attempting to install a transmission from a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria police interceptor into a 2004 Ford F-150. They are concerned about ...
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2005 Saturn Vue Gear Shift Vibration Noise Diagnosis
2005 Saturn Vue
The owner reports a persistent vibration noise coming from the gear shifter of their 2005 Saturn Vue when driving on rough roads. The noise seems to o...
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1994 Chrysler Le Baron Transmission and Electrical Issues
1994 Chrysler Le Baron
The owner reports that their 1994 Chrysler Le Baron has lost reverse gear and can only drive for about 100 feet before losing power. The vehicle must ...
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1992 Jeep Cherokee Transmission Issues
1992 Jeep Cherokee
The owner has a 1992 Jeep Cherokee with a manual transmission that had an internal slave cylinder failure, which was replaced. However, currently, 1st...
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Intermittent Engine Stalling in Gear
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
The owner reports that the engine of their 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera runs smoothly in park but stalls when put into gear. The stalling occurs inte...
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1993 Saturn SC1 Hard Shifting and Overheating Issues
1993 Saturn SC1
The owner reports that their 1993 Saturn SC1 started overheating issues, leading to the replacement of the engine fan and thermostat. Despite these re...
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Intermittent Stalling and Backfiring during Shifts
1992 Chevrolet S10
The owner of a 1992 Chevy S10 with a 2.5L engine reports intermittent stalling and backfiring during transmission shifts, particularly from 1st to 2nd...
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Transmission Stuck in Third Gear - Diagnostic Insights
1991 Dodge Dynasty
The owner bought a 1991 Dodge Dynasty and reports that the transmission does not shift out of third gear, leading to redlining at speeds of 55-60 mph....
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