Won't shift

2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE
11,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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E JURGENS
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The transmission will not shift out of first gear It only stays in the gear that it is in when you put it in Drive and my speedometer is not working?
Dec 27, 2009 at 3:14 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hello,

It sounds like the VSS has gone bad here is a diagrams below to show you the location so you can change it out. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Jan 3, 2010 at 8:46 PM
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REDDOGZ06
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Thanks for this post I had this problem and the VSS fixed it. I love this site.
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:27 PM
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JHARDIN1919
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transmission will not shift out of first checked the fluid level it is ok, reverse is ok.
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:28 PM (Merged)
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JHARDIN1919
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sorry (fluid level)
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:28 PM (Merged)
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OBXAUTOMEDIC
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Hello,

Is the check engine light on? If so will need to have codes pulled.

Could be the In-Put and/or Turbine Speed Sensors or possible the TCM (Transmission Control Module)


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Jan 26, 2019 at 4:28 PM (Merged)
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JOSHUAGANN3915
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I start the van on cold morning and let it run for 10 minutes to warm and the transmission won't shift into gear. What is the problem?
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:28 PM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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check fluid level if you can then have a trans guy scan it. it may be time for a rebuild if fluid is dark brown or black
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:28 PM (Merged)
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JOSHUAGANN3915
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Thank you I checked the fluid. It's the right color and full
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:28 PM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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then have a trans guy look at it as it can be an internal problem
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:28 PM (Merged)
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TERRYWAGNER
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computer codes show tcs stuck on -- if i have to change out the solenoid i hear i have to remove the left front axle to gain access to tranny -- can i change the solenoid myself or does it require special tools
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:28 PM (Merged)
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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first may want to check the tranny fluid level and the cooler lines from the tranny to the radiator, make sure lines are not pinched, plugged or twisted. these conditions will also set that trouble code.
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:28 PM (Merged)
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MOHAMMED SALIM
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Respected Sir,My car have some problem which iam unabel to understand the problem is at the time of car shifting gare no.2 car vibrate,then shift gare when the speed is slow the engine stop,waiting for your suggestion.



Thanking you,
your's faithfully mohammed salim
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:28 PM (Merged)
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MOHAMMED SALIM
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respected sir its auto transmission sorry for that eagrly waiting for your reply sir,

thanking you
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:28 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on? Is the transmission fluids clean and full?
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:28 PM (Merged)
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THEOZ76
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will not shift automatically will shift manually only
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:28 PM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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have a trans guy look at this and scan may be a valve body problem or wiring issue.
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:28 PM (Merged)
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FREEMBA
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Check your TCC fuse (10A) in the underhood fuse box above the battery (passenger side).
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:28 PM (Merged)
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2CP-ARCHIVES
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my 1999 chevy venture sarts then when i shift to drive it shuts down
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:28 PM (Merged)
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ASEMASTER6371
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is there a check engine light?? if so, we need the code.

it could be an idle control motor failure, vacuum leak or something with the trans.

Roy
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:28 PM (Merged)