My car drives good until I stop at a light or stop sign. ...
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Customer
278 days ago
My car only drive in third gear, what could be wrong
Marc
278 days ago
Thanks for using JustAnswer.com! My name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I'll try to answer your car questions. I'll start off with some basic checks to do, then we can get into more advanced diagnostics if needed. Let me know if any questions come up, or if there is anything I can do to help! You can update this message at anytime.
- I'm sorry to hear about any troubles with the vehicle, but would be glad to try and help!
- Which [engine](/topics-engine-ford/) is in the car? Is this a manual transmission vehicle? Are there any warning lights on, or trouble codes setting in the engine computer?
Customer
278 days ago
It is a 3.7 automatic transmission, right now I don't see any lights on but I took the battery cables off before I put the purge valve sensor. Before I put that on the light was on. My car was cutting off when I gassed up that's why I put a purge canister valve on. That stopped but still having problems
Marc
278 days ago
- Recommend double checking for codes using scan tool, list any you see to the message and I'll look up diag/repair information
- Look at long term fuel trims and see if engine computer is having to adjust engine performance due to fuel/engine sensor issue.
- If fuel trims are lean, look for worn [oxygen sensors](/topics-oxygen-sensor-ford/), low fuel pressure, clogged [fuel injectors](/topics-fuel-injector-ford/), or vacuum and [exhaust](/topics-exhaust-ford/) system leaks
- if engine performance is normal in all ranges, look for failing torque converter or internal transmission issue
- Lemme know what youre seeing, or if any questions come up while checking things out!
Customer
278 days ago
I went to a part store and they scanned my car, a lot of codes was on the paper I knew oxygen sensors was on there, purge valve, I couldn't remember the rest
Marc
278 days ago
- Let's get it re-diagnosed/scanned to help see what's going on
- If seeing oxygen sensor codes setting, look for dirty mass air flow sensor, then vacuum and exhaust system leaks. Check long term fuel trims and see if they are showing over 10% correction values. If seeing heater codes setting for the sensors, would replace them and retest operation.
- Lemme know what youre seeing, or if any questions come up while checking things out!
Customer
278 days ago
Could I get it scanned if it's not showing any codes now
Marc
278 days ago
Sorry for the delay, had to run an errand. Yep, would use a snap on or mac tools type scanner, if dealer level scan tool isn't available and see if any are setting, then watch the fuel trims and other sensor information to help diagnose. Lemme know how it goes, or if any questions come up while checking things out!
Customer
278 days ago
It was the speed sensor
Marc
278 days ago
Hello! That's awesome, stoked to hear you got it figured out and fixed up!
Lemme know if anything comes up in the future, add me to favorite experts list for fast service!
Thanks again for using JustAnswer.com!
Customer
278 days ago
Ok
278 days ago
Hello! That's awesome, stoked to hear you got it figured out and fixed up!
Lemme know if anything comes up in the future, add me to favorite experts list for fast service!
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