Transmission not shifting?

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RAHMAN97
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I have Elantra auto transmission car. The gear not changes and speedometer is silent. Please answer me for solve the problems
Thursday, April 8th, 2010 AT 4:17 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is bad here is the location so you can change it out. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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Friday, May 21st, 2010 AT 11:31 PM
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This was great, I got a new sensor fix it!
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020 AT 12:13 PM
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MHEIMAN
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About 2mths ago my car would jerk while driving after jerking if you can to a stop it would accelerate slow and not change gears. Ny alternator went out so we had it replaced it drove fine. The other day my alternator belt broke. A few days before that it started jerking agian. Replaced the belt and it is still jerking and accelerating slow. Thanks so much
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020 AT 12:14 PM (Merged)
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KEN L
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Sounds like you need to change the spark plugs. please follow this guide

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

let us know what happens so we can help more if needed
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020 AT 12:14 PM (Merged)
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THIS IS MIKE
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When it won't accelerate, put it in neutral and rap the throttle, if the engine revs up fine it sounds like you have a transmission problem. Make sure your alternator is charging by testing the voltage at the battery with the engine running, it should be around 14.5 volts.
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020 AT 12:14 PM (Merged)
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Thank you so much
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020 AT 12:14 PM (Merged)
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KEN L
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You are welcome, please use 2Carpros. Com again and tell a friend.
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020 AT 12:14 PM (Merged)
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LJDODGE
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When I started my car, I was unable to move the shifter (auto transmission). The manual said to put a screwdriver into the shift-lock overide and try to shift at the same time, I didn't have a screwdriver, so I used a key and was able to put the car into reverse and then into drive. I tried to put into reverse again, but again couldn't move the shifter. I tried the shift-lock overide again but was unsuccessful, so I was able to drive forward and decided to drive the car home as the dealer was already closed. As I was driving I noticed that the check engine light was on and even though the shifter was in the D position, the dash indicator said it was in 2nd. When I got home I was able to move the shifter into Neutral so I could stop the engine, but am of course unable to remove the keys from the ignition. Can you give me any information?
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
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I've recently gone on a mad search for answers to my transmission problems (much more complicated), but know this one all to well. First off, while sitting in the driver's seat, put your key in the ignition. Turn the key to the "ON" position without starting the car. Now. With your hand on the shifter, FEEL and listen for a light "click" as you push the BRAKE pedal.
IF a click IS heard/felt, this means your safety interlock is working correctly, and that the button in your shifter is not disengaging the lock down inside the shifter housing. This USUALLY results from being FORCED out of park WITHOUT depressing the brake pedal (not disengaging the interlock), thus, shearing off a small pin in the shifter shaft, that lifts the inner lock. (Not easy to fix. But easy to replace)
IF a click IS NOT heard or felt, first make sure that the small button switch located at the top of the brake pedal, is in place, properly adjusted, and plugged in. Double check fuses. Disassemble shifter housing, and test for 12volts at the interlock solenoid when brake pedal is pressed. Check for 12v at brake pedal switch. If both are present, check the park-position switch for positioning or nearby damage.
Based on the indicator showing that you're in second gear. I'd strongly go with the shifter having been forced out of park. Damaging the shift lock pin and associated parts, including where the linkage for your indicator is located. When you push the release button on the shifter, in and out repeatedly. You should see a small pin near the bottom of the shifter shaft the moves up and down with each button press. If this doesn't happen. The pin is most likely half missing.
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
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CASETLEBERRY
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I got a new transimission and clutch approximately 3 weeks ago, and yesterday my pedal was stuck to the floor and wouldn't shift to any gears. Now today my pedal feels loose, starts but won't shift in any gears.
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
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Check the fluid as it sounds like you have either a clutch master failure or a slave failure

Roy
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
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CASETLEBERRY
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What fluids am I checking for? I have oil, power steering fluid, break fluid.
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
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ASEMASTER6371
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Next to the brake fluid is another fluid holder or it may be attached to the brake master. It contains the brake fluid for the clutch system

Roy
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
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CASETLEBERRY
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Fluids seem to be fine, as husband went to look under hood. He observed a loose nut that was attached to the trainsmission and some excess fluid underneath car.
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
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ASEMASTER6371
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That could be the slave cylinder. I suggest returning to the shop for follow up work on the repair you just paid for

Roy
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
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My automatic wont shift into second gear
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
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ASEMASTER6371
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Check the fluid but beyond that it may be internal and will require a trans shop to determine the failure

roy
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
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FREEMBA
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That is most likely the source of the problem. Take the car back to the mechaninc who did the work. He should corect the problem as part of the original repair (at no extra cost to you).
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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Get a scan done to check for trouble codes.
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
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JOSE M. DIAZ CINTRON
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Transmission will not change properly.
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