How do I find out which cylinder is causing my transmission problems?
Asked by Krystal1983 May 11, 2013 at 03:18 PM about the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Base
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I have noticed my transmission having a hesitation for about 2 weeks. Then yesterday I was on my way home from work and driving 55 mph and all of a sudden the rpm's went up and i was loosing speed. Now it has a funny whining noise and sometimes the gears r there and sometimes not. Please HELP me
5 Answers
Have you check the tansmission fluid level and condition? Either way it sounds like you need to take it somwhere and have it looked at. If the transmission isnt toast already if you keep driving it with problems it will be soon enough.
Krystal1983 answered 10 years ago
Is that next to the blinker fluid?? lol yes i have checked that and it has a burnt smell to it and is black in color. we are gonna change fluid and filter and do something with the shift cylinder. I am wondering how i can tell which cylinder is giving me problems
you dont have "shift cylinders" I dont even know what that is. You have shift solenoids that are electronically controlled. If one of those is bad you will have gear shifting issues not transmission failure. you most likely have a internal issue.
Krystal1983 answered 10 years ago
Well we changed the fluid and filter and seems to be working fine but I am sure that this is just a band aid and will have to replace the tranny at some point. Thanks for your help! 07' Pontiac Grand Prix FOR SALE
