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2002 Oldsmobile Alero Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Speedometer.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.

Asked on July 10, 2012

Wont stay in gear and jumping speedometer

2002 olds alero slipping in and out of gear and speedometer jumping
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Replied on July 10, 2012

Whats are the exact code numbers you have?Sounds like it could be a speed sensor issue.

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Replied on July 11, 2012

no code came up

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Replied on July 12, 2012

So when it gets up to operating temp it will start doing that till it cools down?Also do you have a multimeter to do some testing?

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Replied on July 13, 2012

doesn't have to be hot or cold to happen

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Replied on July 13, 2012

Alright does it happen for a while long enough to test something?Also do you have a multimeter?

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Replied on July 14, 2012

man I do appreciate your help,I changed the speed sensor on the tranny and that seemed to have worked.

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Replied on July 15, 2012

Your welcome thats what i was going to have you check was the speed sensor.Glad to hear you got it fixed.

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