Monte420 Posted November 23, 2010 Posted November 23, 2010 Last night I was driving my Monte home when I noticed that it was hard shifting into second. The engine sounds like it's running in low gear, but it's not. I figured it was just being moody, so I parked it. This morning when I was driving to work it had the same exact issues, but a little worse. Now I'm concerned about driving it home because I don't want to burn out anything. The tranny fluid was low over the weekend and I added some, so I'm sure it's not that. Any info you guys can provide would be greatly appreciated. Quote
CrazyDavey Posted November 23, 2010 Posted November 23, 2010 could be several things Erica but the first thing I would check is the vacuum line to the transmission modulator. It usually runs from the back of the intake manifold down to the modulator which is located on the passenger side of the trans just above the fluid pan (it's round in shape). If it acts like it's staying in gear a long time and then shifts hard into second that could be the issue. The modulator controls those shifts. If there is a leak in the line or the line came off it would do that and it's an easy fix. Hope that helps...Dave Quote
Monte420 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Posted November 23, 2010 Thanks Dave! I'll check that out after I leave work. Quote
Monte420 Posted November 24, 2010 Author Posted November 24, 2010 It was the vacuum line, THANK GOD! I did not want to have to replace the tranny right now. Quote
CrazyDavey Posted November 25, 2010 Posted November 25, 2010 that's great Erica....glad it was something simple.... Quote
Shadow Gray SS Posted November 25, 2010 Posted November 25, 2010 That was worth the $20 membership fee alone Come on, you know you want to join, I can tell Quote
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