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1994 Buick Park Avenue Repair Question


Topics covered: Body, Pressure test, Starter.
Mileage: 184,000 miles.

Asked on September 17, 2012

Transmission only works in 1st and R until engine warms to 180 Then is fine???

Trans was having probs with hard shift to 2nd then got worse and only had 1st and R. Also would be driving and car would stall for no reason. Now whe car watms to 180 trans runs fine. Got new batt. starter and alt. Check fluids all are at right levels. Was going to have valve body replaced as previous advised. Not sure what to do now with this developement.???
Avatar Asked by rfe1964rfe

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Replied on September 17, 2012

Any codes?I would do a transmission pressure test.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on September 17, 2012

Tried to check codes. Was unable to read vehicle. Was told too late of modle vehicle.

Tiny Response from rfe1964rfe
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Replied on September 17, 2012

What did you use to try to read codes?Also do you have a 12 pin or 16pin connector?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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