Engine hesitation when shifting the transmission into gear

Tiny
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So far, my car is not overheating but I don't know. I'm not feeling my car but it is not overheating so I'm hoping for the best. Vehicle has a delay when I put in the gears. When I reverse it has a small little delay like I think it's a transmission. I don't know when I open the door, when I unlock it all the windows roll down, I don't know if that is normal. I just bought this car about two months ago for my son his first car, so I tried to get him the good kind of car which I think I got him a really bad car. When I brake it kind of brakes like hard and check engine light is on, o2sensor knocking sensor heating PCM sensor.
Monday, January 10th, 2022 AT 12:24 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

First, could you let me know all the codes that were found? The transmission issue could be something as simple as low fluid. Have you checked the level and condition? And no, the windows shouldn't go down when you unlock the vehicle. That sounds like an issue in the main window switch on the driver's side.

The things you mentioned, O2 sensor, knock sensor, and (heating PCM sensor) can lead to drivability issues, but I'm not familiar with a PCM heating sensor. I suspect it has to do with a heated oxygen sensor, but please confirm.

Here is a link that explains in general how to check the fluid. This vehicle should have a dipstick for checking which does make it easier.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

Let me know as much as you can. Also, I attached the checking procedure specific to your vehicle below.

Take care,

Joe

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Monday, January 10th, 2022 AT 7:57 PM
Tiny
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Okay, I am going to go hook up the code reader and I will let you know except what it reads.
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Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 AT 9:37 AM
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This are the codes it gave me.
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Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 AT 12:09 PM
Tiny
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Also, I forgot to tell you we added a little of Lucas transmission. Was that bad to do?
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Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 AT 12:14 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

The Lucas won't hurt anything. I looked at the codes and the one that has my attention most is the knock sensor. The sensor is used to fine-tune the ignition timing. It could be causing issues. The other code related to the O2 sensor I question if it would cause a stall.

In a way, this may be really good news since it doesn't seem related to the transmission.

I went through each code you have via Alldata and first I went to the knock sensor diagnostics. It indicates if any other codes are with the P0325, the other code should be diagnosed first, which takes us to the O2 sensor.

Since it is a low voltage issue, the first thing I need you to do is simply check the sensor wiring and connector. Anything that could prevent a good connection can cause a low voltage signal.

I attached a pic below showing the location of the bank 2 sensor 2 location. Check this first. Also, let me know if the scanner you have will provide live data.

Take care and let me know.

Joe

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Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 AT 7:12 PM
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Okay, I will do as you explained and I will keep you posted.
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Saturday, January 15th, 2022 AT 1:21 AM
Tiny
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Sounds good and thanks for the update. I will watch for your reply.

Joe
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Saturday, January 15th, 2022 AT 1:58 PM
Tiny
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So, I checked the connections clean the sensors well I didn’t my boyfriend did but I kind of helped him also he checked it to the best of his knowledge I did too we turn on the car you take it for a drive and is making some weird sounds it’s jerking in a way not a lot but it also rattles and knocks it sounds like the passenger front tires like right there it’s mainly sounds like everything in the front like in the tires kind of sort of and also I think it’s smoking it is smoking very little but I think it’s coming out from where the O2 sensor like in the front where the manifold and towards a little bit in the back of the engine I see smoke but I can't pin point I am going to send you a video and point where I see the problem.
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Sunday, January 16th, 2022 AT 11:33 AM
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I hope this video helps you see the problem but if you let me know what I can do so you can help me with problem please let me know.
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Sunday, January 16th, 2022 AT 11:39 AM
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Hi,

I did watch the video. The smoke could be from nearly anything such as oil leaking onto the exhaust. However, my biggest concern is with the steering. You indicated at times you can drive straight with the wheel centered, and other times, it is approximately 90 degrees different. By no means should that be happening.

Do me a favor, since you are hearing a noise in the front, safely lift one front wheel at a time off the ground and place your hands at 3 and 9 o'clock. Wiggle the wheel back and forth to see if it moves without the opposite side of the wheel moving.

Then, do the same with your hands at 6 and 12 o'clock.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Sunday, January 16th, 2022 AT 6:44 PM
Tiny
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Okay, I let you know. Thanks
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Sunday, January 16th, 2022 AT 6:55 PM
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No problem. If anything is that loose in the front end, please make sure it is safe to drive. Also, if you find there is play, video it so I can see how much and better guide you.

Joe
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Sunday, January 16th, 2022 AT 7:28 PM
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This is the front driver.
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Monday, January 17th, 2022 AT 2:37 PM
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No this is the front passenger the other video is the front drivers.
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Monday, January 17th, 2022 AT 2:37 PM
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I hope we did what you needed to see.
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Monday, January 17th, 2022 AT 2:39 PM
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My boyfriend said pretty solid no play.
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Monday, January 17th, 2022 AT 2:40 PM
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Please get at me ASAP.
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Monday, January 17th, 2022 AT 2:57 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

When he was moving the tires left and right, was the opposite side moving as well?

Joe
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Monday, January 17th, 2022 AT 5:09 PM
Tiny
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No it didn't move.
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Tuesday, January 18th, 2022 AT 12:02 AM
Tiny
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So, maybe I should get my car for an alignment and take it from there. What do you think I should do? I'm like so frustrated with this car.
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Tuesday, January 18th, 2022 AT 12:04 AM

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