Change manual gears fluid

When an automatic transmission is slow to change gears when cold, it is usually due to low transmission fluid levels or fluid that has become thick and sludgy due to a lack of maintenance. It is important to check the transmission fluid level and condition regularly, as low transmission fluid and dirty fluid can cause transmission issues such as slow gear shifts and slipping gears. Additionally, low levels of transmission fluid can also cause the transmission to overheat and fail. If the transmission fluid is in good condition, then the issue may be caused by a faulty transmission solenoid or a worn out clutch. In this case, it is best to take the vehicle to a qualified mechanic to diagnose and repair the issue.

Perform ODBII scan. Look for speed sensor fault. Trans has to read speed to know what gear to engage. Could also be a governor problem. Try shifting from low to high gear manually

P0700 is simply the ecm recognising that the tcm (tranny) has an error code stored/registered. The one to worry about is your p0733 code. This code means the tcm detected a gear ratio error in third gear. There's 5 main possible causes. Simple/cheap -> expensive/difficult. .. Low or dirty ATF. Add fluid if low or change fluid and filter If burnt smelling or dirty/discolored. Shifting solenoid . Check or have tested the shifting solenoids . They control fluid flow and transfer to various clutch packs for gears. Hydraulic control circuit and mechanical failure. Both of these require full rebuild. Control circuit is expensive and hard to get to . Mechanicalso is usually either a worn out/pourly adjusted clutch pack causing the gear to slip or a failing torque converter.

I believe your clutch is not disengaging fully. When this happens it may be hard to get into first gear but subsequet shifts are easier due to the fact the vehicle is moving. You probably have a hydraulic clutch system which is low on fluid or may have air in the system. Before shifting into first gear or reverse try pumping the clutch pedal 5 or 6 times then shifting, if it goes into gear easier after this then you probably have air in the system, it can be bled similar to bleeding brakes. If this doesnt work you might be low on fluid, or have a bad master or slave cylinder.

Dear Phil,

If It Is An Automatic. Have The Transmission Fluid Checked. If It Is A Manual Transmission. Have You Gear Fluid Checked. Have Them Check The Master Cylinder Pump As Well. You Might Have To Flush The Transmission Fluid, Replacing The Fluid With Fresh Fluid.

Hope This Helps.

Alex :o)

if you have a hydraulically assisted clutch, check the reservoir. it's located on the firewall in the vicinity of the brake vacuum booster. if it's low/empty, fill it. you may have air in the system which will require bleeding. what is the mileage? you may be due for a clutch. if you google, "hard shifting manual trans" you will gain more insight on the matter.

sounds like it may be overheating from broken down fluid. change trans fluid/filter and replace leaking seals.

are you driving an automatic or a manual?
Have you checked the transmission fluid?

The dipstick is behind the battery, below the master brake cylinder and is not the clutch reservoir. It has a red flip top handle instead of a ring like most dipsticks. It was hard for me to find due to engine grease. I had the same problem and was able to see that I was low on fluid (only a little) and adding fluid helped the problem. Questions? kurt1431 at comcast dot net.

try 1 0f these solutions giving the cars age and not much discription.
1 check the level of your gear box oil

2 change the gear box oil or if automatic change the fluid for the transmision.( since you say changeing gears i take it that it's manual gear box.

3 if manual the gears need over hauled giving the age of your car.

4 your clutch cable needs adjusted due ware on the clutch or if hydraulic the clutch system needs bleed with new fluid.