When to add transmission fluid to a Pontiac Montana?
Pontiac has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owner’s manual (typically in the back of the manual in a section titled Fluid Capacities.)
What are the problems with the Pontiac Montana?
Our technicians tell us that partial dis-assembly of the transmission is necessary to replace a failed pressure control solenoid. Goes into gear then will not switch gears… Starts rolling…
Why does my Pontiac Montana not shift gears?
Will not go at all when in any gear… Turn engine off, start it back up and it will go and might switch into 2nd and sometimes 3rd but then starts rolling again. Not fixed yet but I hope someone knows what to do. Just happened today, compl;etely out of the blue. No warnings, just won’t move in Drive or 3rd. slow rolls in 1 and 2nd.
What happens to the speed sensor on a Pontiac Montana?
The vehicle speed sensor on your Pontiac Montana van transmits electrical pulses that convert to a speed recording for your speedometer, cruise control and anti-lock brake system. If the vehicle speed sensor fails on your Montana, your speedometer may be inaccurate and your cruise control and ABS may fail.
What’s the problem with my Pontiac Montana transmission?
It takes a long time to shift the first time but after it finally shifts the others do to but that first it shift I can only go about 20 miles. THE TRANSMISSION THUMPS AND WHINES WHEN IT SHIFTS INTO GEAR, IT HAS DONE THIS A COUPLE TIMES A YR, FOR THE LAST 2 YRS.
What’s the problem with my Trans Sport Montana?
Closest I came is the Transmission Pressure Control Solenoid (PCS). Maybe the problem, i don’t know yet. Let me know if your mechanic thinks thats it too. Also having similar problems with my 1997 Trans Sport Montana with 115,000 miles on it. Happens on highway when a hard shift is needed at a high speed to go up a hill.
Why is my Pontiac Montana stuck in 4th gear?
Happens on highway when a hard shift is needed at a high speed to go up a hill. I pulled over and did not shut the van off and then tried to drive again and it was stuck in 4th gear. I pulled into a rest area, turned off the van for a while to eat (about 20 mins), then started it up and pulled back onto the highway.
What do you put in a Pontiac Montana?
I PUT SEAFOAM IN AND IT HELPED, BUT NOW I THINK THE TOURQUE CONVERTER IS GOING OUT TOO. I HAVE OWNED THIS MONTANA FOR ALMOST 7 YRS.