I am thinking about buying a 1996 gmc jimmy and the gentleman said that the vehicle won't shift from 1st to 2nd. Is this something easy to repair and expensive? This is what the ad says.
Trans slow in shifting from 1st to 2nd. But as auto stick No problem...
What does this mean? I am a single mom who lives in the country and I am in desperate need for a safe vehicle for winter. Can anyone guide me in the right direction. Honesty is what this girl needs.... Thanks
IF the abs dash light is on and if the speedometer is sluggish or not working at all, it is probably a bad speed sensor on the transmission. and easy fix under $40 for the part. Mine was stuck in second gear for a while then worked then it stuck in first gear and i had the CHECK ENGINE light on.
It may be in LIMP mode.
What is "limp-home mode" ? This is a fault mode in which the
transmission either loses electrical power or the PCM deactivates all
of the electronics. The transmission will default to max line pressure.
The driver will have Reverse and 3rd, with manual 2nd available by
putting the gearshift in 2 or 1 (doesn't matter). 1st, 4th, and TCC
lockup will not be available. It will not hurt the car to drive it like
this for short periods, but use manual 2nd to get the car moving, and
be aware that the trans will generate more heat than normal while
operating in limp-home mode due to increased torque converter slippage
during 2nd gear starts and no lockup in 3rd gear.
Common failures on 4L60E, symptom < cause > any possible repair:
Trans shifts into gear harshly, car feels sluggish off the line,
No 1st, 4th or TCC lockup available, Manual 2nd, 3rd and Reverse are
only available gears, CEL is on: Transmission is either in limp-home
mode or has lost electrical power. If there are lots of error codes in
the PCM, check the under-hood fuse that powers the transmission, and if
it pops again, look for a short in that circuit like an O2 sensor
harness touching exhaust. Otherwise, check PCM codes for a particular
fault in the transmission causing the PCM to put it in limp-home mode.
No 1st or 4th available; trans shifts 2nd to 3rd by itself in D or OD and locks the converter : ShiftA solenoid failed. Easy fix in the pan. Or a wiring problem from PCM to trans.. or PCM.
Car goes into gear but feels very sluggish like the brakes are dragging,
but it will roll easily (starts out in 4th gear), you manually shift to
2 to get it moving, once it's moving you put it back in OD and the car
shifts 3rd to 4th on its own and locks the converter at the appropriate
time: ShiftB solenoid failed: Easy fix in the pan. Or a wiring problem
from PCM to trans.. or PCM.
Trans seems noisy when moving in 1st and Reverse, noise goes away instantly if you shift to N or the trans goes into 3rd gear:
Reaction planetary is worn out due to high miles or insufficient
lubrication. Not a critical failure, but not a good sign either.
R&R sooner rather than later.
3rd gear starts, can manually shift through all gears. When car has
been turned off for a bit, then back on it will run normally.: VSS
dropoff w/ Hi-stall converter. The rpms are too high, but VSS is
showing no movement. Happens after a tire burning take-off. Doesn't
store a code, will not throw a CEL (I've heard that it will store a
code if it happens 3 or more times). Cure: Reprogram PCM for VSS
dropoff -- PCMforLess knows about it.
If you can get the Jimmy for no more then $500.00 and the engine sounds good and body is good, you may want to invest in the repair of the jimmy. Also note that to have a close look at the fuel line along the frame on the drivers side just by the back doors, the line is know to corroded there on all the SUV's.
Good luck and keep me posted, be glad to answer any other questions you may have.
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