Why does my Dodge Grand have a hard shift?
Not very happy! Hesitation in shifting and then a hard shift usually between 1st and 2nd gear when accelerating. Had codes reset, but shifting harshness still exists. The car shudders and feels like it is trying to stall on the last downshift while slowing to a stop. Occasional upshifts are very harsh.
Why does my Dodge Grand feel like it is stalling?
The car shudders and feels like it is trying to stall on the last downshift while slowing to a stop. Occasional upshifts are very harsh. Sometimes the transmission lugs like a manual transmission in too high of a gear. Dealer tried reprogramming the powertrain, and this helped but did not solve the problem.
What makes a Chevy Uplander hard to shift?
These transmission bands hold each gear into place when another gear is being shifted into. The bands become loose and cause the gears to vibrate upon shifting, which makes the Uplander hard to shift from gear to gear. Some Chevrolet Uplanders have been failing prematurely.
Can a harsh shift cause a car to go out of gear?
Similarly, harsh shifts can wear out clutches and bands and lead to slipping. Eventually, this slipping leads to your transmission not going into gear at all and you can no longer drive your car.
How long does a Pontiac Grand Prix shift hard?
Car shifts hard from 1st, 2nd gear, stops once 40+ mph are reached. Can let the car sit for 2 to 4 hours and it will not shift hard again.
Why is my transmission not working in my Pontiac Grand Prix?
Once the transmission gets warm, it revs engine and shifts hard through 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears. Once a speed of 45mph+ is reached the car is fine. Solution, replacing solenoid and having the valve checked out at as well. Transmission began slipping then stopped pulling in any gear. Diagnosed as the Transmission Pressure Control Solenoid.
Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee not shift gears?
For example, you may find that you’re only able to drive the car in the automatic transmission’s third gear, only being able to select the other two gears when you shift the transmission manually. The most common cause of transmission problems is the easiest to fix: check the fluid level in the transmission and restore it to the proper levels.
Why does my Pontiac Grand Prix go backwards?
If you are on a hill it will drift backwards. If you shut it off and wait a while and restart the car and put in gear it will engage but doesn’t have much power. Could that be the transmission going bad!!
What was the problem with my Dodge Grand?
Took the car to my mechanic and P0734, P0792 and P1790 codes came up on the computer. Took to the dealership and they came back and said that they found case #11694196 and same problem with compounder. Removed Transmission and compounder for inspection. Found seal sticking out from under the piston. Replaced compounder.
Why is my Jeep Grand Cherokee not shifting?
Matthew Wright has been a freelance writer and editor for over 10 years and an automotive repair professional for three decades specializing in European vintage vehicles. There is a common issue with shifting on a number of Jeep Grand Cherokee models as they age and their mileage increases.
Not very happy! Hesitation in shifting and then a hard shift usually between 1st and 2nd gear when accelerating. Had codes reset, but shifting harshness still exists. The car shudders and feels like it is trying to stall on the last downshift while slowing to a stop. Occasional upshifts are very harsh.
Took the car to my mechanic and P0734, P0792 and P1790 codes came up on the computer. Took to the dealership and they came back and said that they found case #11694196 and same problem with compounder. Removed Transmission and compounder for inspection. Found seal sticking out from under the piston. Replaced compounder.