What to do when my transmission won't shift out of second?

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If it shifts smooth in first to second but red lines and I have to drive it in second gear does that still mean my clutch is out?

There are a number of causes for the failure of the automatic transmission as you have described it.

You will need to take the car to the dealership or to a transmission specialist for a proper fault check and diagnosis. From the symptoms you have described here I believe you will be looking at having to replace the auto transmission with a rebuilt unit because there will most likely be significant internal damage to transmission components . Most of these problems are due to poor/inadequate maintenance which in many cases is zero maintenance of the transmission by owners.

Nov 25, 2015 • Cars & Trucks

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Transmission shifts out of first but in second going about 45 miles an hour when it's supposed to change again it red lines ,already changed the filter an oil .what do I do next?

What year do you have?

Nov 25, 2015 • Chevrolet Blazer Cars & Trucks

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I have a 1993 Chevy suburban show truck and it wants to red line at 40 to 45 miles a hour .It shifts out of 1 st but in 2 ND it goes to 45 are so then it jumps in to redline ..

I had this same problem this year with mine, and it was a failed solenoid inside the bottom of the transmission. I bought the three shift solenoids from the Chevy dealer, and with an offer of 600 dollars to replace them (labor), I did it myself. Super easy job. Removed the trans oil pan and unscrewed each one.
God bless your efforts.

Nov 25, 2015 • Chevrolet 1993 Chevrolet Suburban 1500...

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2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 s transmission won't shift out of 1st gear after being replaced.

sensor plug with white band goes to the outside sensor, they will plug in wrong and cause the same sympyom

Oct 23, 2012 • 2002 Nissan Altima

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My 2001 volxwagen beetle stalls after 45 mins of driving and has irregular shifting problems

Take it to a V W Dealer and have them service it.. Make sure you have your transmission fluid changed and get a tune up. Explain to them what it is doing.

Jul 04, 2017 • 2001 Volkswagen Beetle

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Won't shift

For gear shift issues and gear stuck issues,the help links are provided below. Click the link below to go through troubleshooting procedure:---- ---- Car will not move when in gear?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/car-will-not-move-when-in-gear.html ---- transmission sticks in first gear? http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/mercedes-benz-transmission-sticks-in.html ----- Transmission not engaging in first gear? http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/mercedes-benz-not-engaging-in-first.html ----- Vehicle only goes in First gear?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/chrysler-pt-cruiser-only-goes-in-first.html

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Car is stuck in park and the shift will not move?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/08/car-is-stuck-in-park-and-shift-will-not.html

---- Engine will not go out of park mode? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/2002-nissan-sentra-will-not-go-out-of.html ---- Car stuck in park? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/nissan-sentra-stuck-in-park.html ----- Car will not come out of Park?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-will-not-come-out-of-park.html

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Automatic transmission will not go into high gear?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/automatic-transmission-will-not-go-into.html
--- Car wont downshift sometimes?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-wont-downshift-sometimes.html
---- Transmission will shift into drive?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/buick-park-avenuetransmission-will.html
----- Auto wont shift from park? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/ford-taurus-wont-shift-from-park.html ---- Car Transmission will not go into Park mode?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-transmission-will-no-go-into-park.html
----- Shift indicator directly goes to 2nd when key is turned ON?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/shift-indicator-directly-goes-to-2nd.html
---- Third gear missing and engine losing power?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/third-gear-missing-and-engine-losing.html
------- Vehicle has whining sound in gear?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/chevrolet-silverado-has-whining-sound.html
----- Hard to shift gears on Manual transmission?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/hard-to-shift-gears-on-manual.html
------ Car hard shift at slow speeds?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-hard-shift-at-slow-speeds.html
--- Automatic transmission shift lever hard to move on cold mornings?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/automatic-transmission-shift-lever-hard.html
------ Gear shifts hard?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/2000-nissan-maxima-shifts-hard.html
------- Vehicle noticed sluggish delayed shifts while driving?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/03/vehicle-noticed-sluggish-delayed-shifts.html

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This will help.

Thanks.

Mar 05, 2012 • 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio

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I just bought a 2001 pontiac grand am se with 99890 miles. I would like to know what rpm is the proper shift point from first to second gear? Mine shifts at like 3000 to 3500 rpm and shifts firmly is that...

Hello,well at what rpm it shifts at of course depends on how hard your pressing the accelerator at that moment,if you floor the accelerator it will shift at higher rpm (red line) but if you take off very slowly it should shift at a much lower rpm....but to answer your question 3000-3500 is a good shifting rpm( if the gauge red lines at 6000-6500 rpm) and firm shifting is a good thing,slow,sluggish and hesitant shifting is a sign of bad things to come from a tranny!! ps keep the engine oil,and transmission oil changed for long life out of your car engine and tranny. good luck and enjoy your new car......yz-maniac.

Oct 12, 2010 • 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE

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My transmission changs out at 55 on od,how do i chang it to shift out at 45 or 50mph? its eating my gass up.

First of all you cant, second in line it should shift approx 48 to 50, if your trans needs service it will not shift properly in these ranges

Jul 11, 2010 • 1983 Ford F150

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I have a playmouth grand voyager 1999 3L,my transmission will not shift up in gear.On drive or reverse it goes well but will not shift.I think it could be an electrique problem,cause the transmission looks...

Your trans is stuck in safe mode, you are only using 2nd gear, this means it is not shifting but staying at a gear so you will not damage the trans. This is an electrical setting , however usually comes from the computer receiving bad information , rough shift, however it can be reset. Remove the positive battery cable for 30 minutes then see if it shifts, also check your fluid level, it can go into safe mode from low fluid if you made a turn and the trans slipped from low fluid . If your trans goes back into safe mode again have it checked, most important, do not drive over 45 mph or allow your rpms to raise over 3 , I have seen many motor problems that spawned from this type of trans problem, if not corrected.

Good Luck

Aug 16, 2009 • 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager

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I have a 1994 Olsmoblie Cutless Supreme LS, 3.1L V6 , front wheel drive, with 3 speed Torque Converter Lock-out type overdrive transmission. The car drives cold or hot fine until It goes up a hill or can...

First thing,

lets start with a transmission flush and filter change. then have you checked any of your vacume lines. A bad vacume line is the number one thing that causes any form of transmission mis shifting. When it gets warmed up the lines alow cracks to open up and mess up the function of the vacume line. Also you need to have the torque converter checked. You also need to have a computer scan on the vehicle. a bad sensor or coputer could cause any of these problems.

let me know what happens when you check these out.

Jun 09, 2009 • 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

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Run the fault codes and look for a problem servo/ solenoid / TCM module

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This is a '93 Chevrolet. I think it should be equip with a transmission computer, and shifting sensor.
If that is the case, then you shuld have check first the sensor, these are inside the transmission. If the sensors are fine, check the ECU (not the main ECU, but a smaller one for the transmission). This part have to be check from somebody with computer knowledge. If the ECU is fine, then you just need to fix your transmission. Meaning that clutch must be worn out.
Just in case check the fluids and the transmission oil filter, maybe it's clog up.

Testimonial: "I just changed the filter an oil too..thinking its a senloind but if it a couch what should I do?"

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William Alequin Nov 25, 2015

T test the selenoids (which is what I was reffering to as sensors), you need another set to troubleshoot it. What you do is have a spare selenoid for the second gear and test it in your vehicle. Do not swap them, if you do, your transmission will just misbehave badly. If it's a clutch, which is what I think you mean in the comments, then there is nothing you can do, but to repair the transmission.
Tim Breaux Nov 25, 2015

When I looked at the transmission it had a circled black thin with a wire going to it an it use at the back end of the transmission on the small part and it had a screw on it an it looked like there was a oil drip on it to ,what is this an should I change this because a friend told me to clean it up first an that it was a sensor that told the transmission to shift?
Bill Boyd Nov 25, 2015

the clutch pack works more than 1 gear (The box has planetary gear systems) so at this point I would not think too hard on it but concentrate on servos and solenoids, pressure sensors and control systems which include the transmission control module all of which will be revealed with a fault check

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If it shifts smooth in first to second but red lines and I have to drive it in second gear does that still mean my clutch is out?

Transmission shifts out of first but in second going about 45 miles an hour when it's supposed to change again it red lines ,already changed the filter an oil .what do I do next?

I have a 1993 Chevy suburban show truck and it wants to red line at 40 to 45 miles a hour .It shifts out of 1 st but in 2 ND it goes to 45 are so then it jumps in to redline ..

2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 s transmission won't shift out of 1st gear after being replaced.

My 2001 volxwagen beetle stalls after 45 mins of driving and has irregular shifting problems

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I just bought a 2001 pontiac grand am se with 99890 miles. I would like to know what rpm is the proper shift point from first to second gear? Mine shifts at like 3000 to 3500 rpm and shifts firmly is that...

My transmission changs out at 55 on od,how do i chang it to shift out at 45 or 50mph? its eating my gass up.

I have a playmouth grand voyager 1999 3L,my transmission will not shift up in gear.On drive or reverse it goes well but will not shift.I think it could be an electrique problem,cause the transmission looks...

I have a 1994 Olsmoblie Cutless Supreme LS, 3.1L V6 , front wheel drive, with 3 speed Torque Converter Lock-out type overdrive transmission. The car drives cold or hot fine until It goes up a hill or can...

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If it shifts smooth in first to second but red lines and I have to drive it in second gear does that still mean my clutch is out?

Transmission shifts out of first but in second going about 45 miles an hour when it's supposed to change again it red lines ,already changed the filter an oil .what do I do next?

I have a 1993 Chevy suburban show truck and it wants to red line at 40 to 45 miles a hour .It shifts out of 1 st but in 2 ND it goes to 45 are so then it jumps in to redline ..

2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 s transmission won't shift out of 1st gear after being replaced.

My 2001 volxwagen beetle stalls after 45 mins of driving and has irregular shifting problems

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I just bought a 2001 pontiac grand am se with 99890 miles. I would like to know what rpm is the proper shift point from first to second gear? Mine shifts at like 3000 to 3500 rpm and shifts firmly is that...

My transmission changs out at 55 on od,how do i chang it to shift out at 45 or 50mph? its eating my gass up.

I have a playmouth grand voyager 1999 3L,my transmission will not shift up in gear.On drive or reverse it goes well but will not shift.I think it could be an electrique problem,cause the transmission looks...

I have a 1994 Olsmoblie Cutless Supreme LS, 3.1L V6 , front wheel drive, with 3 speed Torque Converter Lock-out type overdrive transmission. The car drives cold or hot fine until It goes up a hill or can...

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