7 Symptoms Of A Bad Shift Solenoid & DIY Fixes

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:19 Shift Solenoid Function
02:59 Bad Shift Solenoid Symptoms
03:01 Symptom 1. Check Engine Light
03:56 Symptom 2. Transmission Warning Light
04:25 Symptom 3. Delayed Shifting
04:52 Symptom 4. Hard Shifting
05:45 Symptom 5. Stuck In Gear
06:02 Symptom 6. No Kick Down
06:20 Symptom 7. Limp Mode
06:47 How To Fix A Bad Shift Solenoid
08:26 Testing A Shift Solenoid
09:19 Shift Solenoid Repair Cost

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[MechanicBase]

Did you solve the problem with your car? Let us know in the comments below how you did it, and maybe you can help someone else with a bad shift solenoid!
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[TheSports]

Excellent diagram and illustration. You speak slow. I can understand this well. Well done mechanic teacher

[halweilbrenner]

Honestly your knowledge of these type of trans problems is extraordinary, clear & demonstates your understanding of the system.

[frankp]

thank you saved me some cash and increased my knowledge

[pierre]

Great information. Thank you very much for your nice videos.

[dayashanthapanapitiya]

Your presentation is highly appreciated. It is completely focused on COL in terms of management. C - Content, O - Organization, L - Language
Then the listener is able to clearly understand the message. I have followed many videos on this topic but gained nothing. However, your video gave me a clear path to follow in order to overcome the issue with regard to the automatic gearbox in my car.
Thanks a lot.
God bless you!

[ronald-lmmf]

Did you test the shift quality between 2nd and 3rd gear at cold temp/startup, & test again after normal operating temp was reached.?

[moreclips]

If ATF is overfilled, can it lead to a false reading of solenoid being blocked?

[EricTireguy]

I noticed he is like most. Makes videos making people think he is out to help them. He is only here to help with the video because he wants views. Loves comments. Just dont get nothing for helping answer peoples questions that we believe he shouod answer since he knows so much. You will only find the newer mechanics with less subscribers that will actually care and answer questions.
Good luck. I can say he has answered some people's questions. Thats better than most.

[pastormichaelhibbertminist]

Great video...i disconnected my shifter, due to using an upgraded transmission, and now my 95 Pathfinder, won't go into 3rd or 4th gear, after it warms up...I'm using a 2001 Nissan Xterra transmission which has different wire connections, than my stock 94 Pathfinder harness, at the shifter location

[moongriffin]

I changed my valve body and all because my pathfinder was stuck in low gear, but now everything works as it should except I have to rev the engine to go into reverse

[leonardggme]

Subaru legacy 2012 it goes back when I stop on the stop sign when I hit gas to going the goes back instead going forward, what it could be?

[mickking]

Does a faulty solenoid cause a transmission to suddenly drop from top gear back to 3rd where it will stay sometimes up to 10 mins and then it changes back to top gear and is ok for 20 mins sometimes then back down to 3rd again?

[donaldjenkins]

I have a 2008 Buick enclave that will not shift past the first gear in automatic transmission. What do you advise?

[josephyoung]

2008ford sport track when I come to a stop at a red light it hesitates going into gear when I drive off I do believe that would be the gear shift solenoid am I correct

[wanifx]

I have a Toyota Platz (vitz form) its an automatic with the same problem at first it was shifting pretty fast when i Accelerate upto 10Mph it engage it self from 1, 2, 3 but it's stuck on one Gear i will try out that

[InJusticeAustralia]

Hello if any can help I would appreciate it.

I have a VZ Calais that when it’s cold, and I put in reverse, it gives a big shudder then stops.

If I run it to warm it, or drive it for a few minutes (in forward!) first, then I can use reverse.

Any suggestions?

[MarcusCoker]

If my transmission shift at 3 to 4K from a stop could the selonoids be the issue? Ive had the engine replace about a year ago but had ny care sitting for a few months thorughout the year i have no trans codes either its a 13 kia optima trans has 144k miles engine is 6k miles now

[Jmpcrum]

Does this also make the transmission hot where the car will tell you to wait 5 mins for it to cool down?
?

[pierre]

Hello,
I have a problem with my automatic transmission – Renault grand Scenic 2 – 2006 – 2.0L.
When I start driving with a cold motor, the transmission is smooth. After 30 minutes of driving in town, with the whole system hot, I start to have harsh shifting, especially with the first gear. After stop on red light for instance, the first gear disengages and wouldn’t shift when accelerating, like going to N position. After a while it would engage brutally. After starting driving on, it’s ok more or less until the next stop. The same with the Reverse gear, It keeps like in N position. When I try to move to manual drive, the same issue witht th e 1st gear. But here, if I choose the 2nd gear, it shifts smoothly! To exclude the electronic problem, I’ve changed the gear electronic card. The same problem. What could be the issue here? What do you suggest to do?