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roadking
Dec 5, 2006, 06:45 PM
Just got a new transmisson put in my truck.Does not shift in overdrive. My engine and ABS light is on. Just got the transmisson check guy said it fine. What could be the problem?

MattS
Dec 5, 2006, 07:42 PM
Doesn't the truck have to be in a certain gear to use overdrive?

roadking
Dec 5, 2006, 08:01 PM
Yes please bear with me I'm french my english isn't that good. When I go at around 100 km/hr it should kick in. Its like the truck as no power.

MattS
Dec 5, 2006, 08:08 PM
My dad has the same problem with his silverado.. its something with the chevys.. take it to the chevy dealer and just say it doesn't kick in.. and don't fall for it when they tell you there's nothing wrong because that's what they told my father... and your english is excellent haha.

roadking
Dec 6, 2006, 05:12 AM
Did it end up being the transmisson? The guy said it's probably a censer. I hate to fix it or even dring it in for a diagnose and it's not that I will spend money for nothing. Then it end up being the transmisson.

MattS
Dec 6, 2006, 01:04 PM
no it wasn't the transmission it was something else- I don't know if it was a censor.. but my dad has had sum sort of censor problem with his truck- but I don't know if it had anything to do with overdrive

roadking
Dec 6, 2006, 07:16 PM
Thanks for all your help. I have a appointment next to put it on the computer and see what the problem is. I will let you know.

MattS
Dec 8, 2006, 07:20 PM
Your welcome.. good luck!