Transmission will not shift out of first gear

2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
200,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WES FITCHHORN
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I change the water pump in my car put it all back together timed it. now it won't shift from 1st gear.
Feb 13, 2020 at 5:37 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

Is the check engine light on? If it is, do you know the code?

I attached a flow chart and possible issues.

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

The throttle position sensor is critical in shifting. If the ECM does not see the signal, it will not shift.

Check the voltage with a scan tool to see if there is a signal being sent to the ECM.

Roy
Feb 13, 2020 at 6:59 PM