pj4553

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just picked up a 99 vert with a transmission problem for cheap. the problem is that it dosent go past 2nd gear. it shifts firm from first to second but thats as far as it goes. any advice or help would be appriciated. thanks guys

performabuilt

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Doesit just stay stuck in second or does it go into neutral where it should shift to third?

pj4553

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just stays stuck in 2nd

performabuilt

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Hmm could be and electrical issue culd be a valve body issue. Does it set any codes? is the check engine light on ?

pj4553

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no codes. no ses light.. just a check gauges light that goes on and off every now and again

performabuilt

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So you have scanned it ?
Hmm odd if the shift to third was comanded and didnt hapen it should set a code for that, I would get it on a scanner or tuner and see whats being comanded first thing.

pj4553

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no not yet. i just picked it up a couple hrs. ago. i just wanna get an idea of what could be wrong before i bring it in. i'm no tranny expert so i dont want to get ripped lol!

ChocoTaco369

Are you SURE it's shifting from first to second and not first to third, skipping second gear entirely?

performabuilt

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that is a possibility also to determine that start i manual low 1 then upshift to 2nd , Does it shift? if not move to d3 now does it shift?

pj4553

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yes im shure. it goes from first to second and that goes up to almost 80 mph which is close to redline and it still wont shift.

performabuilt

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Ok put on a scanner and see if its being commanded that would be the next step. if its is then there a problem with the trans likley. Then Once you have checked for codes and see that 3rd is being comanded. Unplug the harness plug from the trans , This should force third hear all the time except when in manual second or first in whch case it will start in second , But if in D or OD it should always be in 3rd gear.

pj4553

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will do.. thank you for your help. much appreciated.

performabuilt

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Your allways welcome

Gilbert@Ace Racing

What is the fluid condition? Any idea of it's service history?

g

pj4553

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Fluid looked good. i went through it pretty good and the car looked well maintained mechanically. the engine was clean all fluids looked good and were full.

pj4553

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i couldnt figure it out i had to bring it somewhere. they said if the tranny was bad it would cost about $2200 for a rebuild. i could probably buy another one for less than that!

Gilbert@Ace Racing

Yep! A very well built unit would be less than the price you were quoted. of course I don't know what their build specs are... but I think yu're on the right track.

Give me a call if you are interested in replacing it. I'll be here another hour or so and then I will be in all day tomorrow as well.

g

venomhp

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Id definately upgrade it, it should be about the same price or maybe a little more depending on what all is done to it

Hennytime

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you could find a good used stock tranny for under 500 bucks in the fs section. ask some of your local sponsors too

performabuilt

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Yes I too would concur you can have a built unit for that amount