need help from gm tk mechanic

boatguy19

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i have a 95 chevy van with a 350 in it, out of the clear blue today when i left the house i noticed that the trans did not start out in first gear. when i stopped at a light it felt like it started out in second gear and it did not go into overdrive either. if you drop it into first gear its fine it does not slip and the fluid is full all wire plugs are tight. i know its old but its all i got, i have to move in two weeks and i really need to fix it. i have two boats to move and its not going to happen starting out in second gear. thanks for anyones help in advance. the trans is a 3 speed with overdrive.
 

petryshyn

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Re: need help from gm tk mechanic

try disconnecting the battery for 1/2 hour or so......many GM's gather corrupt information in the ECM over time causing odd transmission problems and unnecessary costly repairs....


cheers :)
 

boatguy19

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Re: need help from gm tk mechanic

update, the wiring harness inside the tranny was bad had it replaced and all is well now.
 
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