automatic transmission not shifting.

absolutetintingabsolutetinting Wagonist
in Engine & Drivetrain
so as the title says after cleaning my engine.

cleaned the engine. sprayed lots of cleaner around the two solenoid on top of transmission.

would it cause it to go out and not shift anymore.

what does the two solenoids do anyways and can this be the problem?

engine purrs, but the tranny just wont shift out of 1st.

this is killing.

thanks.

Comments

  • danzdanz Wagonist
    check the tension on the throttle cable and the throttle to transmission cable
  • joesaiyangjoesaiyang Band Wagon
    that sucks man. hope you figure it out.
  • Silvertoe88RTSilvertoe88RT Wagonist
    Have you checked to see if water may have worked its way into the trans? Also pull the connectors on the solenoid to confirm they are dry "dielectric grease goes a long way". last is to crack the trans and check the torque converter id say a lot of cleaner then washing all the gunk down can cause the hidden mechanical parts to fail
    Im not a mechanic its my best educated guess from experience. and yes watering down electronics with in the engine bay can cause a lot of problems, if a cleaning is needed you HAVE to give it enough time to dry if not thats usually where all these little gremlins come from.
    good luck keep us updated.
  • absolutetintingabsolutetinting Wagonist
    I do have gremlins. Where the he'll did they come from?
    Took apart the shift solenoid. Cleaned it now the check engine light goes on, but still won't shift up out of 1st. Good thing is we have code which tells me to disconnect the hazard fuse and leave the ignition to on position.

    It worked, it was on shift lock. Never heard of it and how did it get into that position.
    Damn gremlins.
    Btw, most of the transmission solenoid are no longer available.
    I did find a place called "vintage parts inc."
    They were the only place that had them for $250.00
    Or around that price.

    I don't wish what happen to me to anyone.

    Mind boggling.

    Thanks wagoners!

    Thanks guys.
  • alston3ptswishalston3ptswish Band Wagon
    At least you realized it wasnt shifting. I hear stupid stories of people blowing their motor cause they kept driving when it wont shift lol
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