The transmission is slipping randomly but it's not storin...
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rpmdiag
352 days ago
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rpmdiag
352 days ago
Here’s the sequence of events I follow: Check fluid level and color. Make appropriate repairs. Check shift solenoids with a scan tool in bidirectional mode if applicable. Shift solenoids are inside the transmission and this is the easiest way to check them. Drop pan and inspect for excessive metal shavings inside pan. Check valve body and clutches visually. Hopefully you may not have to go this far, maybe you just were a bit low on fluid.
Hi, I’m Ron and I’m here to help you with your problem. I’m very sorry that your having this issue and together, we will get this figured out. I will need your help too because I can’t see, touch, hear or smell anything that’s going on with your vehicle. We may also require some specialized testing tools in order to assist us in diagnosing the problems due to the complexity of today’s vehicles. Please be patient with my replies, I reply back in question order received. If I send you an attachment, I will tell you, BUT, you will NOT get it on a phone; you must be on a tablet or PC. Please let me know when you are satisfied with my answers too so we can close out your question. Thanks a lot for using JA, Ron
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Thanks, Ron
Customer
352 days ago
Could the tcm be bad and not throw a code? I had it replaced in May and I had the transmission replaced also but the car is still having the problem but now it's not storing a codeThe mechanic said I should drive the car until the check engine light comes on ��
rpmdiag
352 days ago
Yes it can.
Whatever, I'm just trying to help with these issues you're having and would like to see if the shift solenoids are working right.
Thanks again, Ron
Customer
352 days ago
Ok thanks. Initially the car had a shift solenoid code but it's not doing that anymore. I don't know how to check them
rpmdiag
352 days ago
Bidirectionally with a SCAN TOOL.
Thanks, Ron
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