transmission issue
#1
transmission issue
i have a 99 montero sport limited 4wd with a 3.5. yesterday morning the transmission wasnt shifting right. it was taking the rpm all the way to 4000 before shifting. then, on the highway i lost overdrive. i was able to get it going right after stopping and restarting the car a couple times. on the way home the same thing was happening. while drving in town the car jerked in and out of gear and actually made the tires lock up for a second. also the nuetral light was blinking as soon as i put in into drive. it stops blinking if i turn the car off and on a couple times though. I have never had any problems with the trans until now. i bought the car used about 3 years ago. any help with this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...
Kraig
Kraig
#5
Is there a check engine light? Chances are one or two of the shift solenoids is going bad or power is compromised.
You may be looking at a pull down and replacement job. A task not for the unlearned.
Use a test light for power to the selonoids to rule out electrical source to it.
You may be looking at a pull down and replacement job. A task not for the unlearned.
Use a test light for power to the selonoids to rule out electrical source to it.
#7
What's the condition of your tranny fluid?
#10
It's also possible for a solenoid to stuck open or close, due to excess contaminant in the fluid. Place the lamp or ohms meter on ground and check the other on power wire.
Yes, a tranny issue can throw a CEL.