Transmission will intermittently slip out of gear after coming to a stop

2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
70,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CL1180
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Hi, the transmission will intermittently slip out of gear after coming to a stop and wont kick back into gear until a high RPM is reached. I have replaced both the speed sensor and input sensor. I also flushed the fluid and replaced the transmission hydraulic solenoid. I'm not sure if its a vacuum problem or there is another issue that could be causing the problem. There's no strange clicking or clanking. No hard shifting and seems to be fine other than the intermittent problem. Does anyone have any insight or suggestions? I'm a intermediate mechanic and can handle most issue on my own. Just can figure this one out. Thank you for any input.
Feb 15, 2021 at 4:42 PM
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KASEKENNY
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The likely cause of this since you flushed the fluid is the pump is not supplying the proper pressure. This is either due to a failing pump or there is excessive clearance in the unit and that is causing the pressure to drop when the idle is low. Then when you bring the RPMs up the pressure comes up due to the pump spinning faster and it supplies the needed pressure to apply the clutches.

However, the other likely cause is low fluid level so I would suggest starting with that.

See below for the process. Then if you have the ability to check the transmission fluid pressure, let us know what that is when the transmission is hot.

Let us know what questions you have. Thanks
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Feb 16, 2021 at 3:46 PM
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CL1180
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Thank you Kase. Will do. Thank you very much for some direction. Craig.
Feb 16, 2021 at 3:54 PM
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You are welcome. Let us know what happens with this one. I am curious but it will also help others as there have been multiple similar posts on this over the years. Thanks
Feb 17, 2021 at 6:46 PM
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No worries. Will do. Taking to an associate who specializes in transmissions.
Feb 18, 2021 at 10:00 AM