Tranmsission Shot? (Won't Shift 4th+)
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Hi Guys,
I had a check engine light and Lexus told me I basically needed a new transmission. I drove the car for a while after, as they said the transmission is worth as much as the car. It now won't shift into 4th. Is the car toast?
I had a check engine light and Lexus told me I basically needed a new transmission. I drove the car for a while after, as they said the transmission is worth as much as the car. It now won't shift into 4th. Is the car toast?
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Rrestudill (04-21-21)
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No it's not shot. It may be as simple as a solenoid that needs to be replaced or it could be needing a whole new transmission. if you don't know how to do it yourself then you're definitely looking at a decent amount of money to get it fixed but if you can do it yourself it's doable.
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Protholl (04-18-21)
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check engine code?
maintenance history, any on transmission?
maintenance history, any on transmission?
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Just don't make the assumption that that a code for solenoid (other than open, shorted) will fix it. The solenoids issue commands, the input/output sensors verify the action occurred. Just because the action didn't happen, doesn't mean a solenoid is responsible. It means it needs tested, verified to work or not work.
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