automatic transmission shifting issues

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    06 Suzuki xl7 automatic transmission won’t shift up past second gear and when it shifts to reverse it won’t move.. it wants to move, but it won’t? I’m thinking shift solenoid but not sure if it has the solenoid pack or single solenoids? Can anybody help?

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    I think you may be onto something as it sounds like it may be a solenoid problem. If one of your Suzuki’s solenoid packs fails it will go into limp-home mode so that you can drive it to a service area to have the problem repaired.

    Of course, it is possible that one of the sensor packs that work with your transmission, the Mass Air Flow sensor or the Mass Air Pressure sensor, for example, could have failed and it is even possible that the transmission control module (computer), the device that orders the tranny around, could also have failed or be failing.

    As you can see, when you go into a problem with the transmission, it rapidly grows in complexity and size. In order to keep things as simple as possible — at least in the diagnosing phase — it is best to start with a diagnostic scan, using the and OBD-II scanner and the proper software for your Suzuki. Make sure the scan is as comprehensive as possible and also be sure that you get a full printout (sometimes you can get a brief report that just touches on a problem that hinders as much as it helps).

    I am willing to bet that when you read the printout, you will find solenoid and/or sensor codes all over the place. If so, you have the answer to your problem and now all you have to do is have it fixed. The good news is that it is far less expensive to replace an electronic device than it is to replace a transmission. The not-so-good news is that you be spending about $700 potentially to find and replace the issues that confront you now.

    Please let me know what you find.

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