has anyone had issues with tranny in the 04? I have lost 1st gear and from a dead stop starts in 3rd gear, also will not down shift if you press the gas pedal. Carring into dealer next week.
has anyone had issues with tranny in the 04? I have lost 1st gear and from a dead stop starts in 3rd gear, also will not down shift if you press the gas pedal. Carring into dealer next week.
That sounds like what happened to me a couple of months ago. The dealer checked it out and the ignition switch had shorted out and caused the computer to go into a safe mode. They replaced the ignition switch, and I've had no further problems. Mine is an '03 but they are basically the same. Hope this helps.
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Driveshaft change
Following a recent driveshaft change (tink) in my '05, my transmission began occassionaly slippin from 1st to 2nd from a dead stop. At the dealer for this past week, who knows what they will do???
They've done enough, never had a problem before the d-shaft change...
Did you have a d-shaft change?
Thats what iam hoping, computer problems or something like that. I drive it pretty hard on a daily basis, hoping nothing has give out that isnt under warrenty.
You are certain to be covered under warranty. It must be a magnificent drive in Alsaska when the weather is nice. The scenery there just looks so other worldly compared to everywhere else. Would love to go there someday! I bet you are in heaven driving around there in an SSR.
True heaven up here. Driving with the top down in the wilderness up here is great. iam from georgia but i love alaska. Only problem is, the SSR will be in the garage for about 4 months out of the year.
Rick: Funny you should mention that! After installing the new wiring harness on the tranny and a new torque converter, they were unable to shut the truck off! They had to replace the ignition switch! Very interesting! By the way, Black Betty runs fabulous since they did all that.
First time it has happened, first time any problems has arrised. This is what iam a little concerned with. Sounds like alot of possibilities. Its not like there is alot of these trucks in Alaska and iam concerned that they will have no clue as to what is wrong. Also had the emissions control light on the dash to come on for a few hours and now it has gone off and the tranny has been working fine for two days now. Makes you go ummmmm.
Actually, once they plug the vehicle into the computer, the codes will show which ones are actual problems and the solutions so it is not really rocket science. Take her in bro (to a certified chevy dealership).
I haven't done any ignition switches on the ssr but I have done alot on the trailblazers, and these are the same vehicles. Because of this I do keep a spare switch in my ssr.
I haven't done any ignition switches on the ssr but I have done alot on the trailblazers, and these are the same vehicles. Because of this I do keep a spare switch in my ssr.
Sounds like a good idea to keep a spare switch on hand? Do you have the part #? Thanks..............................................................Tom
I have an '05 and been hearing a tink also as well as it seems to hesitate at slow speeds before going into 1st then goes in hard, 2nd is hard too, but not as hard.
also going into reverse, tinks. Had it at the dealer yesterday, Tech said "WELL THERE WEREN'T ANY CODES, SO IT MUST BE ALRIGHT"
So I guess I'll run it until it falls out. Bought the extended warranty just in case,
dealer called today and said that it was a bad wiring harness in he transmission. Of course they have to special order it to get it to alaska and they will have it for at least 10 days. No reason why just that it went bad and of course all is covered under warrenty.
Sounds like a good idea to keep a spare switch on hand? Do you have the part #? Thanks..............................................................Tom
the part # for the ignition switch is 12450251. replaceing the switch isn't to hard, remove the knee bolster,steering column cover, unplug the switch, then there are two white release tabs on each side of the switch, you need to push those in and pull down at the same time and then the switch will come out. the hardest part is when you install the new switch you have to get the gear in the correct positon, it's just a matter of trying, you may have to try a few times, as I have done this alot I know how to set the gear the first time. hope this helps.
the part # for the ignition switch is 12450251. replaceing the switch isn't to hard, remove the knee bolster,steering column cover, unplug the switch, then there are two white release tabs on each side of the switch, you need to push those in and pull down at the same time and then the switch will come out. the hardest part is when you install the new switch you have to get the gear in the correct positon, it's just a matter of trying, you may have to try a few times, as I have done this alot I know how to set the gear the first time. hope this helps.
Thanks for the part # & info................................Tom
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