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#1290780 05/29/05 10:13 PM
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sometimes when i drive long distances, the o/d light starts to blink and when i get back to the city and have to stop completely and then go again, it jerks when it shifts to the next gear.... what does this mean and how can i fix it???


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Search in troubleshooting for "bang shift", as well as read the faq on contour.org's main page under "common problems" then "driveability"..

Also, a flashing O/D light can be scanned for codes, just like the CEL.. but I am not sure as to the life cycle of the code (not sure if it is "stored" like a typical CEL, or only for THAT particular start session...)


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OD light flashes when internal slippage or overheated fluid (caused by slippage) is detected. It�s a good idea to get it looked at right away and keep your speed down to prevent additional damage.

A code scan can help pin point your problem.

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Originally posted by Ray:
Search in troubleshooting for "bang shift", as well as read the faq on contour.org's main page under "common problems" then "driveability"..

Also, a flashing O/D light can be scanned for codes, just like the CEL.. but I am not sure as to the life cycle of the code (not sure if it is "stored" like a typical CEL, or only for THAT particular start session...)


Ray




Once you turn off the ignition, you lose the code. There is tons of info in the transaxle forum as well by searching for O/D light flashing. Also follow Ray's advise mentioned above.


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You won�t lose the code but the PCM will clear from limp home (full line pressure mode) by cycling the ignition. It takes several ignition cycles for the code to clear.

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Originally posted by Ray:
Search in troubleshooting for "bang shift", as well as read the faq on contour.org's main page under "common problems" then "driveability"..

Also, a flashing O/D light can be scanned for codes, just like the CEL.. but I am not sure as to the life cycle of the code (not sure if it is "stored" like a typical CEL, or only for THAT particular start session...)


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ok i searched in troubleshooting for "bang shift" and in the other forums, i just see u telling other peoples to search in troubleshooting for "bang shift" and look under the main page for driveability. i also see people talking about some 1744 problem, wut is that? and also wut do u mean by CEL, wut exactly is that? on the main page under faqs - common problems - driveability, there isnt anything about the "bang shift".


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Wow.. you searched! that is unusual, so thank you.

Try looking up posts on the VSS (vehicle speed sensor) or TSS (Transmission Speed Sensor).

A faulty sensor is rather common and can cause the harsh shifting.


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Originally posted by Ray:
Wow.. you searched! that is unusual, so thank you.

Try looking up posts on the VSS (vehicle speed sensor) or TSS (Transmission Speed Sensor).

A faulty sensor is rather common and can cause the harsh shifting.


Ray




no.. thank you for the help... im searching for the tss and vss rite now and a lot of things showed up. and also, u never said wut the CEL was.


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CEL.. Check Engine Light..

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Originally posted by Kremitthefrog:
I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.


#1290789 05/31/05 06:25 AM
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oh ok, yea my CEL is also on and i got the codes pulled at autozone. the codes are P0420 and P0133


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