Check engine light is on and transmission is stuck in third gear?

Tiny
CANEFAN72
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  • 2007 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 178,000 MILES
My transmission is stuck in 3rd gear my check engine light is on it says I need a mass air flow sensor. Could that be the problem?
Thursday, May 6th, 2021 AT 10:26 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Codes do not tell you to replace anything. They tell you there is a failure in that system.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-mass-air-flow-sensor-works-maf

Can you list the code number for me to see? Then I can check that code to see if there is a connection to the transmission issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Have you changed the fluid in the transmission?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Roy
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Friday, May 7th, 2021 AT 5:50 AM

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