Prolems with my transmission

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AmandaH - 21 Nov 2006 03:31 GMT

Ok so I know nothing about cars and the last thing I want to do is take
it into a mechanic and just say it's not work. My question is this; I
have a 96 Sunfire that is having trouble going into 2nd gear or 3rd
gear. All I know is that I can press on the gas and the car doesn't
shift and doesn't go any faster then around 20-30km/h. Does anyone have
any ideas as to what might be causing this? Thanks

~Amanda~

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Geoff Welsh - 21 Nov 2006 05:24 GMT

> Ok so I know nothing about cars and the last thing I want to do is take
> it into a mechanic and just say it's not work. My question is this; I
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> ~Amanda~

Well, yes, and it is your subject line.
The problem may be simple, like you have a leak and the fluid is too
low, or it may be much worse.
GW

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AmandaH - 21 Nov 2006 16:55 GMT

Thanks for your reply,

I know that it isn't the transmission fluid as I drove around for a bit
and then checked it; it was way above the need to add line. I live in
the North so could this just be caused by the transmission being cold?
I've been told that it could be something electrical as well. I guess
at this point the best thing that I can do is take it in to a
transmission place and get them to look it over and PRAY for the best.

Thanks,

~Amanda~

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L benn - 22 Nov 2006 03:08 GMT

When was the last time you changed the filter and fluid in the transmission?

> Thanks for your reply,
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> ~Amanda~

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AmandaH - 23 Nov 2006 20:32 GMT

I got the car from my sister, so in truth I'm not sure. I am pretty
sure by this point that there isn't anything wrong with the
transmission itself do to the fact that when I press on the gas pedal
the engine doesn't rev, it just doesn't go. It only seems to do this on
large hills, after let it warm up for about 10 minutes. So I am
starting to think that it could be the fluid or filter. I am going to
take it into Canadian Tire tomorrow; I guess I will see then

Thanks,

~Amanda~

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80 Knight - 23 Nov 2006 21:02 GMT

>I got the car from my sister, so in truth I'm not sure. I am pretty
> sure by this point that there isn't anything wrong with the
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> ~Amanda~

Amanda, I would highly advise against taking your car into Canadian Tire. I
am in Ontario, and I have been ripped off by Canadian Tire on multiple
occasions. If I were you, I would find a trusted mechanic, or garage. They
are much better. Canadian Tire will take you for all your money, and still
ask for more. They will find 'problems' where none exist. If it's your only
option, just make sure you know 100% what they are doing with your car
before they do it, but if you can avoid it, take it somewhere else.
Just my 2 cents. :-)

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L benn - 24 Nov 2006 09:09 GMT

Have you checked the fuel filter? It could be plugged up and thus not
getting enough fuel. I have also heard from other Canadians that they got
ripped off big time by Canadian Tire.

If you take it to them tell them you want the fluid changed and new filter
for the transmission and have them change the fuel filter. It never hurts to
change those filters anyways so you are not wasting money. Drive the car
after that is done to see if you can make it up a hill. If not then you are
going to be ready for some expensive repairs.

Maybe take it to a local dealer for these repairs the cost will likely be
the same.

>I got the car from my sister, so in truth I'm not sure. I am pretty
> sure by this point that there isn't anything wrong with the
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> ~Amanda~

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AmandaH - 27 Nov 2006 20:50 GMT

I would just like to say thank you for everyone's advise on this. I
took my car into a mechanic and the problem was caused by a few
different things:
1) The fuel Filter was rusted and clogged, I was told that it looked as
if it had never been changed; the car is now 10years old
2) Wires & Plugs, the wires were so bad that when they went to check
them they pulled right away from the plugs
3) I also burned out the starter trying to start it one night (my bad)

The total bill (labor and parts) was about $650, but I tell you that
she is purring like a kitten now, lol

Thanks again,
~Amanda~

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