10 Most Common Transmission Problems & How to Fix Them

  1. Lack of Response
  2. Whining, Clunking and Humming
  3. Leaking/Low Fluid
  4. Grinding or Shaking
  5. Burning Smell
  6. Refuses to Go Into Gear
  7. Check Engine Light
  8. Transmission Noisy in Neutral
  9. Gears Slipping
  10. Dragging Clutch
  11. OBD2 Trouble Codes
  12. Get the Problem Diagnosed

Your car’s transmission is a complex mechanical system that controls the application of power from the engine to the driveshaft. It experiences more wear and tear over time than most other parts of your vehicle due to the heat and friction produced by their many moving and interacting components. At the bottom of this page you can find a Fair Replacement Cost Guide on popular models of transmission.

Need a replacement transmission? Get an estimate for replacement transmissions and local installation. Look up your transmission model by vehicle make and model.

What Transmission Do I Have?

Transmission repairs or replacements are inconvenient, stressful and typically quite expensive, so it’s a good idea to pay attention to any activity that seems unusual. Adhering to the recommended maintenance procedures and schedule intended to prevent problems will help your transmission last longer, perform better and require fewer repairs over its lifespan.

Major issues are bound to arise if your transmission is not well maintained and/or symptoms of a problem are not checked by a professional soon after they develop.

What Transmission Do I Have?

How to Diagnose the Problem

Automatic Transmission Cut AwayDetermining what problem(s) your car has may seem like an impossible task, especially to the untrained eyes and ears of the average driver. It may be helpful to think of your car’s inner workings as similar to that of the human body.

To diagnose car problems yourself, try to think of it in terms of your own body. For instance, if your stomach begins to hurt without warning, you’ll probably start thinking of the last thing you ate in order to figure out why you are in pain.

A similar type of thinking goes into diagnosing car trouble. Problems that involve mechanical systems typically exhibit distinct sensations and sounds that act as indicators that a certain process isn’t working the way it is intended to.

As soon as you recognize that something seems a bit “off” with your vehicle’s functionality, it’s time to start considering the problem and finding a way to fix it.

That said, if you’re having some car trouble, it is important to know what the most common types of transmission problems are so that you can easily diagnose them and get them fixed. Here is a list of 10 symptoms of transmission trouble and what signs you should look for.

Lack of Response or Shifting Delay

Ever notice that while driving that the car hesitates or refuses to go into gear? If you have, then there is definitely something wrong. The moment a driver shifts from park to drive the car should immediately go into the proper gear. For automatic transmissions, you might notice that when shifting into drive or park that there is a delay before you feel the gear engage. This is usually a transmission-based concern.

Manual transmissions can have the same lacking response issue, but after shifting into gear the engine’s RPMs will surge, but the car won’t move as fast as the engine sounds like it’s going. This is usually caused by a clutch that needs to be replaced, but may sometimes point to a more severe problem.

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Whining, Clunking and Humming

It’s impossible to say exactly what your car will sound like when there is trouble with your transmission, but one thing is for sure, you’ll get a “I haven’t heard that sound before” feeling when you notice it. The sounds that are produced vary widely between different makes and models, but the best way to describe them is that you’ll probably hear a humming, buzzing or whining noise.

Manual transmissions will emit sounds that can be described as being slightly more mechanical, louder and abrupt sounding. A clunking sounds when you shift gears almost always lies within a transmission, while constant velocity joins or the differential may be the source if the clunking is coming from the underside of your car.

As mentioned already, it is always best to get the problem diagnosed and repaired as soon as possible and not wait until later when you “find the time” or “have the money”. If you wait until later what would have been a relatively inexpensive repair can easily become a much more costly one.

Leaking/Low Fluid

New Automatic Transmission FluidA leak is probably the most recognizable symptom and should be repaired as soon as possible. Letting the fluid leak is one of the most common causes transmission break down. Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is the life-blood of a transmission as it lubricates, cleans and conditions the seals and acts as hydraulic fluid. Without it (or even if it gets too low), the engine will seize up and stop working completely.

ATF is bright red in color, clear and smells somewhat sweet if everything is working correctly. If this is what you find on your driveway, then all that needs to be fixed is the hole. If the fluid is dark and/or has a burnt smell then it’s time to get the fluid changed or flushed and repairs might be required.

To check if you’re running low on fluid, take your car for a short drive to warm it up and then lift the hood and read the dipstick (be sure the vehicle is on level ground). Unlike motor oil, transmission fluid is not burned off or consumed by a car so if the level is low then there is a leak somewhere that must be patched. It is recommended to top up the fluid anyway even if the leak still exists to make sure there is enough fluid for the transmission to function properly until you get it fixed.

Complete Guide: Transmission Fluid Leak Causes & Repair Cost.

To check the fluid level for a manual transmission, you must check at the transmission case (usually through the fill plug) – not with a dipstick under the hood.

Grinding or Shaking

A car is supposed to run smoothly and without any shaking, or jerking, and there is not supposed to be any grinding sounds. These all suggest that there is a problem with the gears. Manual transmissions commonly indicate problems by making a grinding noise or feeling when you shift into a gear. If the grinding occurs after engaging the clutch and shifting, this can be sign that the clutch may need to be replaced or adjusted. That said, it can also point towards several other issues including damaged or worn out gear synchronizes.

Automatic transmissions act a little differently. Instead of making a grinding noise, you will likely feel it take some time to wiggle into gear at first instead of the typical smooth transitions. As the problem gets worse, the transitions into the next gear become more jarring and involve more shaking. There are a few other reasons for grinding or shaking, but the appropriate course of action is still to have it inspected and serviced.

Burning Smell

Sign of Transmission ProblemsAny burning smell coming from your car is a cause for concern. Overheating transmission fluid is one of the causes of a burning smell. Transmission fluid helps keep the parts lubricated and cooled so that they don’t get worn out and damaged.

If the fluid breaks down, the system runs too hot which it results in increased friction and corrosive activity as well as the build up of additional sludge and debris. If this is not taken care of, the transmission will eventually damage itself enough to break down completely. The end result is an expensive replacement. Common causes include low fluid level or using the incorrect brand/type of fluid. To check for these, see the instructions in the section on Low/Leaking Fluid above.

Refuses to Go Into Gear

If the car will not shift after engaging the clutch and trying to move the stick, take a look at the fluid to make sure that it is at the right level. Other causes include using the incorrect thickness (type) of fluid and the clutch linkage or shift cables needing adjustment. The source of the problem could also be the vehicle’s computer system.

If you’ve already inspected the fluid, you can try resetting it. To do this, detach the battery and let it stand for thirty minutes. Then, reattach and allow the system to reset itself. This usually takes around thirty minutes. If this doesn’t work either, then it’s time to take it to a mechanic.

Check Engine Light

Check Engine LightThe check engine light located on your car’s dashboard is a great early indicator that something is about to go wrong (or already has) with your car, and in particular with your transmission. While the light turns on for a number of reasons other than transmission issues, it very important not to ignore this helpful warning sign.

There are sensors placed in many areas of a car’s engine that alert the computer if it senses unusual activity coming from a particular process. The sensors on a transmission can pick up on the slightest jerks and vibrations than you are not able to see or feel.

Take the vehicle in and have it inspected. They can take look and immediately tell what is happening through the use of similar diagnostic tools and the car’s computer. You can also view a list of common transmission diagnostic trouble codes.

If you’d like to diagnose the problem yourself (and possibly save yourself a trip to the mechanic’s) you can buy a diagnostic scan tool that is plugged into the instrument panel on the driver’s side and return a code that corresponds to the part that needs attention. Whatever you do, do not assume that the check engine light can wait because it might be warning you of a serious problem in the near future.

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O/D Off Light Flashing On and Off

Transmission Noisy in Neutral

Luckily, a transmission that is noisy (goes “bump”) when it is in neutral could have an inexpensive, simple solution such as adding some fluid or changing it. This could do the trick, as it does for several other issues on this list. If that doesn’t work, the transmission may require professional attention to replace worn out parts, most commonly the bearings, worn gear teeth or the reverse idler gear.

Gears Slipping

A transmission stays in a designated gear until a shift is performed by the driver (manual) or the computer (automatic). If the transmission is spontaneously slipping in an out of gear (or simply popping into neutral) while driving, I don’t need to tell you that this is a serious safety risk. When you need to step on the gas to avoid a dangerous situation, you need power delivered to the wheels, end of story. The cause can be the link that holds the gears is worn or broken. Get your car inspected and repaired as soon as possible.

Dragging Clutch

A dragging clutch describes the symptom experienced by manual transmissions that involves the clutch disk failing to disengage the flywheel when the clutch pedal is pressed. The clutch is still spinning with the engine which makes it anywhere from difficult to impossible to change gears. This difficulty is accompanied by a grinding noise each time you try to change gears.

Fortunately, this problem is considerably less expensive to repair than many other issues. More often than not, the cause of this is too much slack in the clutch pedal. With too much slack available, the linkage between the clutch disk and pedal can’t pull the clutch disk away from the flywheel.

Has your transmission completely failed? Here are your 8 options to repair, replace, junk it, etc.

How Much Does a Remanufactured Transmission Cost?

On average, a remanufactured transmission will cost between $1,300 and $3,400, depending on the make and model of your vehicle. The cost of labor to install it is in addition to the price of the unit and will typically run between $400 and $800.

It is more expensive to replace your transmission with a reman than to have your transmission rebuilt for almost all makes & models.

However, if there is significant internal damage, the additional components and time required to get it back on the road may cause the final price of a transmission rebuild to be higher than a remanufactured transmission.

Here are the other differences between rebuilt vs. remanufactured transmissions.

Conclusion

It is important to keep up a regular maintenance schedule for your car. Many times major expensive repairs can be avoided if the vehicle is properly maintained. This is especially true if you notice something unusual. The car should be taken in immediately for service.

Brushing up on your knowledge of transmissions (at least the basics) is highly recommended as it can help you save money by avoiding costly inspections and doing simple procedures such as changing transmission fluid yourself as well as making you knowledgeable enough to avoid being over-repaired, over charged or simply ripped off.

Need a replacement transmission? Get an estimate for replacement transmissions and local installation. Look up your transmission model by vehicle make and model.

What Transmission Do I Have?

More Information by Transmission Type

GMFordChryslerOther MakesManual / Standard
4L60E4R75E / 4R75W42RLENissan RE5R05AT56
4L65E4F27EA604 / 41TENissan RE7R01AT45
4L80E4R10046RENissan RE4R01AT10
4T45E4R44E47RENissan CVTAX15
4T405R55E / 5R55N48REMercedes 722.6AX5
4T65E5R55S / 5R55W45RFEMercedes 722.9Jeep NSG370
4T65E-HD5R110W545RFEToyota AB60ETR-3650
4T80E6F3562TEToyota U241ENV5600
5L40E6F5065RFEToyota A750ENV4500
6L806R6068RFEToyota A750FNV3550
6L906R80W5A580 / NAG1Toyota A340FNV3500
6T406R140F4A42-1Toyota A340EG56
6T4510R80F4A42-2Toyota A650EMT82
6L45 / 6L50AX4N / AX4SF4A4B-1Toyota A541E5MT
6T70AWF21F4A4B-4Toyota A246E
6T75ECD4E948HPToyota A245E
8L90FNR5Aisin AS68RCToyota A140E
8L45TF-80SCAisin AS69RCToyota V4A51
9T65GF4A-ELZF 5HP24
9T50JF506EZF 6HP19
10L80A4LDZF 6HP26
Allison 1000C6ZF 8HP70
TH400AODEZF 8HP75
TH350E4ODZF 948HP
700R4AODHonda BYBA
Aisin AW55-50SNHonda MZHA
Aisin AW55-51Honda MKYA
Honda MZJA
Honda MT4A
Honda SPCA
Honda B0YA
Honda BZHA
Honda B4RA
Honda B6VA
Honda B7TA
Honda B7TA
Honda B7WA
Honda BVLA
Honda B7XA
Honda PN3A
Honda BAXA
Honda P36A
Honda BCLA
Honda GPPA
Honda PGRA
Honda BDGA
Honda B97A
Honda BGHA
Honda BMXA
Honda BVGA
Honda SMMA
Honda SP5A
Honda MCVA
Honda M6HA
Honda MDLA
Honda MJFA
Honda BJFA
Honda MJBA
Honda MRMA
Honda B90A
Honda MGFA
Honda B5SA
Honda MDKA
Honda MRVA
Honda MDRA
Honda BDKA
Honda BYFA
Honda BB7A

Reman Transmission Pricing Table

TransmissionStreet Smart Transmission
4L60E / 4L65E2100
4L80E2256
4T45E / 4T40E1935
4T65E1935
5L40E (Exc. BMW)2453
6T40 / 6T452432
6T75E / 6T702432
6L80 / 6L902559
Allison 10002478
4R75E/W 4R70W2025
4R100 / E4OD2226
4F27E1856
5R55S/N/W/E2203
5R110W2432
AX4N / AX4S2037
CD4E1947
FNR5 / AWTF-802148
6F50 / 6F352480
6R602559
6R802559
AWF212233
6R1403864
41TE (A604)1905
46RE (A518)2053
47RE (A618)2204
48RE2712
42RLE2152
545RFE2348
62TE2409
65RFE2478
68RFE3543
W5A580 / NAG12589
Nissan RE5R05A2583
Nissan CVTCall
722.6Call

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Full Transmission DTC Codes Table

Trouble CodeDescription
U1000Cannot Communicate with TCM / Class 2 Communications Failure
U0101Lost Communication with TCM
U0402Invalid Data Received From Transmission Control Module
P0218Transmission Over Temperature Condition
P0700Transmission Control System (MIL Request)
P0701Transmission Control System Range/Performance
P0702Transmission Control System Electrical
P0703Torque Converter/Brake Switch B Circuit
P0704Clutch Switch In put Circuit Malfunction
P0705Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction (PRNDL Input)
P0706Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
P0707Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0708Transmission Range Sensor Circuit High Input
P0709Transmission Range Sensor Circuit intermittent
P0710Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit
P0711Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
P0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0713Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input
P0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent P0715
P0715Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit
P0716Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance 
P0717Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal
P0718Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
P0719Torque Converter/Brake Switch B Circuit Low
P0720Output Speed Sensor Circuit
P0721Output Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
P0722Output Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal
P0723Output Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
P0724 Torque Converter/Brake Switch B Circuit High
P0725Engine Speed Input Circuit
P0726Engine Speed Input Circuit Range/Performance
P0727Engine Speed Input Circuit No Signal
P0728Engine Speed Input Circuit Intermittent
P0729Gear 6 Incorrect Ratio
P0730Incorrect Gear Ratio
P0731Gear 1 Incorrect Ratio
P0732Gear 2 Incorrect Ratio
P0733Gear 3 Incorrect Ratio
P0734Gear 4 Incorrect Ratio
P0735Gear 5 Incorrect Ratio
P0736Reverse Incorrect Ratio
P0738TCM Engine Speed Output Circuit
P0739TCM Engine Speed Output Circuit Low
P0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction
P0741Torque Converter Clutch Circuit
P0742Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Stuck On
P0743Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Electrical
P0744Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Intermittent
P0745Pressure Control Solenoid 'A'
P0746Pressure Control Solenoid 'A' Performance or Stuck Off
P0747Pressure Control Solenoid 'A' Stuck On
P0748Pressure Control Solenoid 'A' Electrical
P0749Pressure Control Solenoid 'A' Intermittent
P0750Shift Solenoid 'A'
P0751Shift Solenoid 'A' Performance or Stuck Off
P0752Shift Solenoid 'A' Stuck On
P0753Shift Solenoid 'A' Electrical
P0754Shift Solenoid 'A' Intermittent
P0755Shift Solenoid 'B'
P0756Shift Solenoid 'B' Performance or Stuck Off
P0757Shift Solenoid 'B' Stuck On
P0758Shift Solenoid 'B' Electrical
P0759Shift Solenoid 'B' Intermittent
P0760Shift Solenoid 'C'
P0761Shift Solenoid 'C' Performance or Stuck Off
P0762Shift Solenoid 'C' Stuck On
P0763Shift Solenoid 'C' Electrical
P0764Shift Solenoid 'C' Intermittent
P0765Shift Solenoid 'D'
P0766Shift Solenoid 'D' Performance or Stuck Off
P0767Shift Solenoid 'D' Stuck On
P0768Shift Solenoid 'D' Electrical
P0769Shift Solenoid 'D' Intermittent
P0770Shift Solenoid 'E'
P0771Shift Solenoid 'E' Performance or Stuck Off
P0772Shift Solenoid 'E' Stuck On
P0773Shift Solenoid 'E' Electrical
P0774Shift Solenoid 'E' Intermittent
P0775Pressure Control Solenoid 'B'
P0776Pressure Control Solenoid 'B' Performance or Stuck Off
P0777Pressure Control Solenoid 'B' Stuck On
P0778Pressure Control Solenoid 'B' Electrical
P0779Pressure Control Solenoid 'B' Intermittent
P0780Shift Malfunction
P07811-2 Shift
P07822-3 Shift
P07833-4 Shift
P07844-5 Shift
P0785Shift/Timing Solenoid
P0786Shift/Timing Solenoid Range/Performance
P0787Shift/Timing Solenoid Low
P0788Shift/Timing Solenoid High
P0789Shift/Timing Solenoid Intermittent
P0790Normal/Performance Switch Circuit
P0791Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit
P0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
P0793Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal
P0794Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
P0795Pressure Control Solenoid 'C'
P0796Pressure Control Solenoid 'C' Performance or Stuck off
P0797Pressure Control Solenoid 'C' Stuck On
P0798Pressure Control Solenoid 'C' Electrical
P0799Pressure Control Solenoid 'C' Intermittent
P0810Transmission Fluid Pressure Manual Valve Position Switch
P0811Maximum Adaptive and Long-Term Shift Times
P0812Transmission Fluid Overtemperature
P0813Torque Control Solenoid Malfunction
P0814Torque Converter Overstressed
P0816Transmission Fluid Pressure Manual Valve Position Switch Park/Neutral with Drive Ratio
P0817Transmission Fluid Pressure Manual Valve Position Switch Reverse with Drive Ratio
P0818Transmission Fluid Pressure Manual Valve Position Switch Drive without Drive Ratio
P0819Internal Mode Switch No Start/Wrong Range
P0820Internal Mode Switch Circuit ‘A’ Low
P0802Transmission Control System Request Circuit/Open
P0812Reverse Input Circuit
P0813Reverse Output Circuit
P0814Transmission Range Display Circuit
P0816Downshift Switch Circuit
P0817Starter Disable Circuit
P0819Up and Down Shift Switch to Transmission Range Correlation
P0820Gear Lever X-Y Position Sensor Circuit
P0821Gear Lever X Position Circuit
P0822Gear Lever Y Position Circuit
P0823Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent
P0824Gear Lever Y Position Circuit Intermittent
P0825Gear Lever Push-Pull Switch (Shift Anticipate)
P0826Up and Down Shift Switch Circuit
P0827Up and Down Shift Switch Circuit Low
P08295-6 Shift
P0840Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “A”
P0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “A” Circuit Range/Performance
P0842Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “A” Circuit Low
P0843Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “A” Circuit High
P0844Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “A” Circuit Intermittent
P0845Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “B” Circuit
P0846Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “B” Circuit Range/Performance
P0847Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “B” Circuit Low
P0848Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “B” Circuit High
P0849Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “B” Circuit Intermittent
P0850Park/Neutral Switch Input Circuit
P0851Park/Neutral Switch Input Circuit Low
P0852Park/Neutral Switch Input Circuit High
P0853Drive Switch Input Circuit
P0854Drive Switch Input Circuit Low
P0856Traction Control Input Signal
P0857Traction Control Input Signal Range/Performance
P0858Traction Control Input Signal Low
P0859Traction Control Input Signal High
P0860Gear Shift Module Communication Circuit
P0861Gear Shift Module Communication Circuit Low
P0862Gear Shift Module Communication Circuit High
P0863TCM Communication Circuit
P0864TCM Communication Circuit Range/Performance
P0865TCM Communication Circuit Low
P0866TCM Communication Circuit High
P0867Transmission Fluid Pressure
P0868Transmission Fluid Pressure Low
P0869Transmission Fluid Pressure High
P0870Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “C” Circuit
P0871Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “C” Circuit Range/Performance
P0872Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “C” Circuit Low
P0873Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “C” Circuit High
P0874Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “C” Circuit Intermittent
P0875Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “D” Circuit
P0876Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch D Circuit Range/Performance
P0877Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “D” Circuit Low
P0878Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “D” Circuit High
P0879Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “D” Circuit Intermittent
P0880TCM Power Input Signal
P0881TCM Power Input Signal Range/Performance
P0882TCM Power Input Signal Low
P0883TCM Power Input Signal High
P0884TCM Power Input Signal Intermittent
P0885TCM Power Relay Control Circuit/Open
P0886TCM Power Relay Control Circuit Low
P0887TCM Power Relay Control Circuit High
P0888TCM Power Relay Sense Circuit
P0889TCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Range/Performance
P0890TCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low
P0891TCM Power Relay Sense Circuit High
P0892TCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Intermittent
P0893Multiple Gears Engaged
P0894Transmission Component Slipping
P0895Shift Time Too Short
P0896Shift Time Too Long
P0897Transmission Fluid Deteriorated
P0898Transmission Control System MIL Request Circuit Low
P0899Transmission Control System MIL Request Circuit High
P0900Clutch Actuator Circuit/Open
P0901Clutch Actuator Circuit Range/Performance
P0902Clutch Actuator Circuit Low
P0903Clutch Actuator Circuit High
P0904Gate Select Position Circuit
P0905Gate Select Position Circuit Range/Performance
P0906Gate Select Position Circuit Low
P0907Gate Select Position Circuit High
P0908Gate Select Position Circuit Intermittent
P0909Gate Select Control Error
P0910Gate Select Actuator Circuit/Open
P0911Gate Select Actuator Circuit Range/Performance
P0912Gate Select Actuator Circuit Low
P0913Gate Select Actuator Circuit High
P0914Gear Shift Position Circuit
P0915Gear Shift Position Circuit Range/Performance
P0916Gear Shift Position Circuit Low
P0917Gear Shift Position Circuit High
P0918Gear Shift Position Circuit Intermittent
P0919Gear Shift Position Control Error
P0920Gear Shift Forward Actuator
P0921Gear Shift Forward Actuator Circuit Range/Performance
P0922Gear Shift Forward Actuator Circuit Low
P0923Gear Shift Forward Actuator Circuit High
P0924Gear Shift Reverse Actuator Circuit/Open
P0925Gear Shift Reverse Actuator Circuit Range/Performance
P0926Gear Shift Reverse Actuator Circuit Low
P0927Gear Shift Reverse Actuator Circuit High
P0928Gear Shift Lock Solenoid Control Circuit/Open
P0929Gear Shift Lock Solenoid Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0930Gear Shift Lock Solenoid Control Circuit Low
P0931Gear Shift Lock Solenoid Control Circuit High
P0932Hydraulic Pressure Sensor Circuit
P0933Hydraulic Pressure Sensor Range/Performance
P0934Hydraulic Pressure Sensor Circuit Low
P0935Hydraulic Pressure Sensor Circuit High
P0936Hydraulic Pressure Sensor Circuit Intermittent
P0937Hydraulic Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit
P0938Hydraulic Oil Temperature Sensor Range/Performance
P0939Hydraulic Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
P0940Hydraulic Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit High
P0941Hydraulic Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent
P0942Hydraulic Pressure Unit
P0943Hydraulic Pressure Unit Cycling Period Too Short
P0944Hydraulic Pressure Unit Loss of Pressure
P0945Hydraulic Pump Relay Circuit/Open
P0946Hydraulic Pump Relay Circuit Range/Performance
P0947Hydraulic Pump Relay Circuit Low
P0948Hydraulic Pump Relay Circuit High
P0949Auto Shift Manual Adaptive Learning Not Complete
P0950Auto Shift Manual Control Circuit
P0951Auto Shift Manual Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0952Auto Shift Manual Control Circuit Low
P0953Auto Shift Manual Control Circuit High
P0954Auto Shift Manual Control Circuit Intermittent
P0955Auto Shift Manual Mode Circuit
P0956Auto Shift Manual Mode Circuit Range/Performance
P0957Auto Shift Manual Mode Circuit Low
P0958Auto Shift Manual Mode Circuit High
P0959Auto Shift Manual Mode Circuit Intermittent
P0960Pressure Control Solenoid “A” Control Circuit/Open
P0961Pressure Control Solenoid “A” Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0962Pressure Control Solenoid “A” Control Circuit Low
P0963Pressure Control Solenoid “A” Control Circuit High
P0964Pressure Control Solenoid “B” Control Circuit/Open
P0965Pressure Control Solenoid “B” Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0966Pressure Control Solenoid “B” Control Circuit Low
P0967Pressure Control Solenoid “B” Control Circuit High
P0968Pressure Control Solenoid “C” Control Circuit/Open
P0969Pressure Control Solenoid “C” Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0970Pressure Control Solenoid “C” Control Circuit Low
P0971Pressure Control Solenoid “C” Control Circuit High
P0972Shift Solenoid “A” Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0973Shift Solenoid “A” Control Circuit Low
P0974Shift Solenoid “A” Control Circuit High
P0975Shift Solenoid “B” Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0976Shift Solenoid “B” Control Circuit Low
P0977Shift Solenoid “B” Control Circuit High
P0978Shift Solenoid “C” Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0979Shift Solenoid “C” Control Circuit Low
P0980Shift Solenoid “C” Control Circuit High
P0981Shift Solenoid “D” Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0982Shift Solenoid “D” Control Circuit Low
P0983Shift Solenoid “D” Control Circuit High
P0984Shift Solenoid “E” Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0985Shift Solenoid “E” Control Circuit Low
P0986Shift Solenoid “E” Control Circuit High
P0987Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “E” Circuit
P0988Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “E” Circuit Range/Performance
P0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “E” Circuit Low
P0990Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “E” Circuit High
P0991Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “E” Circuit Intermittent
P0992Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “F” Circuit
P0993Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “F” Circuit Range/Performance
P0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “F” Circuit Low
P0995Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “F” Circuit High
P0996Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “F” Circuit Intermittent
P0997Shift Solenoid “F” Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0998Shift Solenoid “F” Control Circuit Low
P0999Shift Solenoid “F” Control Circuit High
P1702Nissan DTC: Transmission Control Module Unable to Access RAM
P1703Nissan DTC: Transmission Control Module Unable to Access ROM
P1705Nissan DTC: Throttle Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P1706Nissan DTC: Park Neutral Position Switch Circuit Malfunction
P1710Nissan DTC: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit
P1716Nissan DTC: Turbine Revolution Speed Sensor Circuit
P1721Nissan DTC: Vehicle Speed Sensor MTR
P1730Nissan DTC: A/T Interlock
P1731Nissan DTC: A/T 1st Engine Braking / 1-2 Shift Malfunction
P1752Nissan DTC: Input Clutch Solenoid Valve
P1754Nissan DTC: Input Clutch Solenoid Valve Function
P1757Nissan DTC: Front Brake Solenoid Valve
P1759Nissan DTC: Front Brake Solenoid Valve Function
P1762Nissan DTC: Direct Clutch Solenoid Valve
P1764Nissan DTC: Direct Clutch Solenoid Valve Function
P1767Nissan DTC: High and Low Reverse Clutch Solenoid Valve
P1769Nissan DTC: High and Low Reverse Clutch Solenoid Valve Function
P1772Nissan DTC: Low Coast Brake Solenoid Valve
P1774Nissan DTC: Low Coast Brake Solenoid Valve Function
P1821Internal Mode Switch Circuit ‘B’ Low
P1822Internal Mode Switch Circuit ‘B’ High
P1822Internal Mode Switch Circuit ‘B’ High
P1823Internal Mode Switch Circuit ‘P’ Low
P1824Internal Mode Switch Circuit ‘P’ High
P1825Internal Mode Switch Invalid Range
P1826Internal Mode Switch Circuit ‘C’ High
P1831Pressure Control Solenoid Power Circuit Low
P1832Pressure Control Solenoid Power Circuit High
P1833GM – TCC Solenoid Power Control Circuit Low Voltage
P1834GM – TCC Solenoid Power Control Circuit High Voltage
P1835Kick-Down Switch Circuit
P1836Kick-Down Switch Failed Open
P1837Kick-Down Switch Failed Short
P18421-2 Shift Solenoid Low Voltage
P18431-2 Shift Solenoid High Voltage
P1844Subaru – Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor ‘A’ Circuit Intermittent
P18452-3 Shift Solenoid Low Voltage
P18472-3 Shift Solenoid High Voltage
P1850Brake Band Apply Solenoid Circuit
P1851Brake Band Apply Solenoid Performance
P1852Brake Band Apply Solenoid Low Voltage
P1853Brake Band Apply Solenoid High Voltage
P1860TCC PWM Solenoid Circuit Electrical
P1864Torque Converter Enable Solenoid Electrical Fault
P1866TCC PWM Solenoid Circuit Low Voltage
P1870Transmission Component Slipping: GM Transmission
P1871Undefined Gear Ratio
P1873Torque Converter Clutch Stator Temperature Switch Circuit Low Voltage
P1874Torque Converter Clutch Stator Temperature Switch Circuit High Voltage
P1886Transaxle Shift Timing Solenoid Performance
P1887Torque Converter Clutch Release Switch
P1890CVT Speed Control System
P1891Problem in Start Clutch Control System
P2700Transmission Friction Element A Apply Time Range/Performance
P2701Transmission Friction Element B Apply Time Range/Performance
P2702Transmission Friction Element C Apply Time Range/Performance
P2703Transmission Friction Element D Apply Time Range/Performance
P2704Transmission Friction Element E Apply Time Range/Performance
P2705Transmission Friction Element F Apply Time Range/Performance
P2706Transmission Friction Element F Malfunction
P2707Shift Solenoid F Performance / Stuck Off
P2708Shift Solenoid F Stuck On
P2709Shift Solenoid F Electrical
P2710Shift Solenoid F Intermittent
P2711Unexpected Mechanical Gear Disengagement
P2712Hydraulic Power Unit Leakage Intermittent
P2713Pressure Control Solenoid ‘D’
P2714Pressure Control Solenoid ‘D’ Performance or Stuck Off
P2715Pressure Control Solenoid ‘D’ Stuck On
P2716Pressure Control Solenoid ‘D’ Electrical
P2717Pressure Control Solenoid ‘D’ Intermittent
P2718Pressure Control Solenoid ‘D’ Circuit Open
P2719Pressure Control Solenoid ‘D’ Circuit Range/Performance
P2720Pressure Control Solenoid ‘D’ Control Circuit Low Voltage
P2721Pressure Control Solenoid ‘D’ Control Circuit High Voltage
P2722Pressure Control Solenoid ‘E’ Malfunction
P2723Pressure Control Solenoid ‘E’ Stuck Off
P2724Pressure Control Solenoid ‘E’ Stuck On
P2725Pressure Control Solenoid ‘E’ Electrical
P2726Pressure Control Solenoid ‘E’ Intermittent
P2727Pressure Control Solenoid E Ctrl Circ / Open
P2728Pressure Control Solenoid E Ctrl Circ Range/Perf
P2729Pressure Control Solenoid E Ctrl Circ Low Voltage
P2730Pressure Control Solenoid E Ctrl Circ High Voltage
P2731Pressure Control Solenoid F
P2732Pressure Control Solenoid F Performance or Stuck Off
P2733Pressure Control Solenoid F Stuck On
P2734Pressure Control Solenoid F Electrical
P2735Pressure Control Solenoid F Intermittent
P2736Pressure Control Solenoid F Ctrl Circ/Open
P2737Pressure Control Solenoid F Ctrl Circuit Range/Performance
P2738Pressure Control Solenoid F Ctrl Circuit Low Voltage
P2739Pressure Control Solenoid E Ctrl Circuit High Voltage
P2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit
P2741Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range Performance
P2742Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low
P2743Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit High
P2744Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Intermittent
P2745Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor B Circuit
P2746Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
P2747Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor B Circuit No Signal
P2748Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor B Circuit Intermittent
P2749Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor C Circuit
P2750Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor C Circuit Range/Perf
P2751Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor C Circuit No Signal
P2752Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor C Circuit Intermittent
P2753Transmission Cooler Ctrl Circuit Open
P2754Transmission Cooler Ctrl Circuit Low
P2755Transmission Cooler Ctrl Circuit High
P2756Torque Converter Clutch Press Ctrl Solenoid
P2757Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Ctrl Circuit Performance or Stuck Off
P2758Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Ctrl Circuit Stuck On
P2759Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Ctrl Circuit Electrical
P2760Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Ctrl Circuit Intermittent
P2761Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Ctrl Circuit Open
P2762Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Ctrl Circuit Range/Performance
P2763Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Ctrl Circuit High
P2764Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Ctrl Circuit Low
P2765Input/Turbine Speed Sensor B Circuit
P2766Input/Turbine Speed Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
P2767Input/Turbine Speed Sensor B Circuit No Signal
P2768Input/Turbine Speed Sensor B Circuit Intermittent
P2769Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Low
P2770Torque Converter Clutch Circuit High
P2775Upshift Switch Circuit Range/Performance
P2776Upshift Switch Circuit Low
P2777Upshift Switch Circuit High
P2778Upshift Switch Circuit Intermittent
P2779Downshift Switch Circuit Range/Performance
P2780Downshift Switch Circuit Low
P2781Downshift Switch Circuit High
P2782Downshift Switch Circuit Intermittent
P2783Torque Converter Temp Too High
P2784Input/Turbine Speed Sensor A/B Correlation
P2786Gear Shift Actuator Temp Too High
P2787Clutch Temp Too High
P2788Auto Shift Manual Adaptive Learning at Limit
P2789Clutch Adaptive Learning at Limit
P2790Gate Select Direction Circuit
P2791Gate Select Direction Circuit Low
P2792Gate Select Direction Circuit High
P2793Gear Shift Direction Circuit
P2794Gear Shift Direction Circuit Low
P2795Gear Shift Direction Circuit High

 

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Timi S Kegel
1 year ago

When I start driving before my car shifts to the next gear it starts grinding and the locks up.

Anonymous
1 year ago

I put my vehicle in the gear and it doesn’t go anywhere but it feels like it’s under load but then I put in neutral rocket back and forth and something disengages and then it put it then I put it back in gear and it works fine but will cause that

Mark Cornett
1 year ago

Put it in reverse and back up it’s like hitting the brakes as you go the harder it stops

William greene
1 year ago

I have a 2006 Chevy equinox when I put the car in gear it will drive if I stop at a red light or a stop sign the car will not accelerate I had to turn the car off and start it back up again what could be wrong

William greene
1 year ago

The car drives when I stop at a red light or a stop sign the car will not accelerate I had to turn the car off and restart it as a 2006 Chevy equinox

Daniel Harris
2 years ago

I checked my car error codes after my check engine, VSC, and TRAC lights came on. P0776 and P2714 appeared. Is there any advice? TIA.

Anonymous
2 years ago

The check engine light is on it has a photo of transmission or motor in the indicator window it never goes out and when l try to put it in reverse are drive it hesitates some and go in gear but don’t hear. Noises its ford focus 2012 but do hear something like speakers popping electric sounds like a shortage in the dashboard.

Rita Johnson
2 years ago

Honda civic 2005, is stuck in 3rd gear

Anonymous
2 years ago

runing hard like not in right rge

Stuart
2 years ago

gear selector signal obscure

Janet
2 years ago

It will move in reverse but not drive

Anonymous
2 years ago

My vehicle is a 1985. Your tool only takes 87 n later

Anonymous
2 years ago

I have no reverse n no fourth gear

Tim hardin
2 years ago

E 350 ford van 6.0 diesel changed the transmission main computer dash cluster still does the same thing drive locks the back wheels up for a few seconds may get few days may get few miles it’s getting where I’m afraid to drive it

Tim hardin
2 years ago

Locks up going down the road for three seconds shift into neutral back to drive works for a mile or two maybe even twenty speratic

Ihor
2 years ago

P 0921 error
7 gears doesn’t work

Ihor
2 years ago

Error p0921
7 gears doesn’t work

Aaron
2 years ago

Well I bought my 2006 Ford explorer lxt 4.0 liter V -6 4×4 with the 5R55S automatic transmission on a hunch that the seller told me he had never had any issues nor had the transmission ever shown signs of problems nor failure so I did a a little research and found out that there’s a reset for the transmission and my performed reset they’re in the guy’s driveway he thought he had a bad transmission but I didn’t add up to me transmission usually give you some kind of warning before this up and fail so after performing the reset my hunch paid off the Ford factory reset where you turn the key to the on position press in on the brake peddle and shift the transmission lever into neutral turn the key to the off position wait at least 30 seconds then shift the transmission back into park and turn the key back to the on position and wait about a minute then turn the key to the off position and immediately turn the key back start the vehicle and it worked for a couple weeks during which the transmission worked flawlessly shifted smooth as butter then I parked it for the night came out started it up went to put it into gear and after doing so the vehicle once again did nothing in any gear forward or reverse so I did the same reset and it worked for about 21/2 weeks then the same thing parked it for the night came out and put it into gear and no movement so I I performed the reset once again and it worked the whole time there was no engine check light ever on or wrench light nor any DTC codes other than low battery but the vehicle started every time no hesitation at all anyway I drove it for about another week and it happened once again but this time the reset didn’t work and nothing changed so I checked the fluid it was a little dark but didn’t smell burnt at all so I drained the pan and changed the filter there was a little bit of hair like looking substance stuck on the transmission pan magnet but for the transmission having 170,000 miles on it I was expecting a hell of a lot more debris than what was there put about 6 and a half quarts Mercon 5 back into it through the torque bit screw hole in the center of the drain plug then went to lower it back down with my floor jack and the damn truck popped off the floor jack sending the floor jack up into the radiator so I end d up having to buy a new radiator and the two new transmission fluid cooler line fittings which by the he way do not make the same mistake I did by unscrewing both factory line fittings back to back because once you unscrew it he old factory fitting which are supposed to be quick connect fittings but I bought both style tools to release the cooler line out of the fitting it wasn’t happening poor design by Ford and the fact that ford’s factory fitting are pressed in the radiator so once you unscrew the fitting completely out they will not screws back into the bottom of the radiator and only one company carries the replacement fittings each fitting is about $30 any way now my explorer has been sitting for over a month and I can’t figure out why the transmission refuses to engage when the shift lever is placed into gear so I decided to pull the transmission pan once again and pull the solenoid pack housing out and perform a bench test and then he sole kids work fine now I’m about to dig a little deeper into the transmission and pull the entire valve body out so I can take it to the transmission shop and have them perform a air check on the valves in the body since the cost of the gasket and plate to perform this test will run me about $20 more than the transmission shop is going to charge me to perform a h test themselves any suggestions because if it’s not the valves and or valve body then Im going to have to pull the pump out of the transmission and that’s getting into the transmission a little farther than I feel comfortable going into

Amy Levi Mccarter
2 years ago

The car starts fine but won’t engage when shifting into gear and makes a burring sound when put into park

rafael barrett
2 years ago

I had my transmission rebuild last year, now the check ingine light comes on and the message is your transmission need service, I can’t get it smog with the light on. Took it back and the mechanic said the fault was the speed of sensor, he replaced it and the same problem. I took it to a foreign car repair shop and was told the TCM is not communicating. Send it out for repair and it cost me $275.00. I was told it had a hardware issue. Reinstall it and after 30 miles the check ingine liy came back on. But the car runs and change gears, don’t now what to do. Lost

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