![]() What do you guys think the best course of action is? My last resort is to pay for a full Transmission replacement which I am trying to avoid by carefully eliminating the problem. A bad throttle position sensor? (no codes in OBD scanner though) A bad shift solenoid that is clogged or dirty or got metallic particles in it. Added a bottle of Lubegard Red into the ATF fluid - same issue persisted. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s time to replace your shift interlock solenoid. Another sign is that your engine will stall when you shift gears. ![]() ![]() One sign is that your car won’t shift out of the park, even when you press the accelerator pedal. Transmission fluid completely drained and filled 3 times in a few days in the dealership with a new pan - same issue persisted. A few telltale signs indicate that your car’s shift interlock solenoid is bad. While changing throttle positions (i.e., very gentle acceleration, shifting is very smooth), or (i.e., more than 1/2 throttle, shifting is smooth too) between these two gears. While pushing pedal with (let's say) 15% throttle, Hard Shift b/w 4th and 5th gear is very apparent. This can cause the engine to rev up before shifting gears, which can lead to slipping and jerking. This can happen when the shift solenoid is not opening or closing properly, which prevents the transmission from shifting gears at the correct time. Hard shift or slam-like shift from 4th to 5th gear with more than gentle throttle applied. Delayed Shifting One of the most common symptoms of a bad shift solenoid is delayed shifting. ![]() Zero codes in scanner system check: OK. Transmission fluid completely drained and filled 3 times in a few days in the dealership with a new pan. All fluids changed (Engine Oil, Radiator fluid, Brake Fluid, Diff Fluid) Mileage = 92,500 Miles which is about 149,000 KM. ![]()
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