Check transmission light

Tiny
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  • 2004 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
When I drive about 40 miles (sometimes more sometimes less) the check transmission light comes on. Check fluid and its OK. "reset" and the message goes off. Comes back later (sometimes). Does transmission fluid need cooling and heating causes message? Or just a "computer" probler?
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 AT 4:54 PM

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Tiny
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Sounds like a check engine light, I'm not aware of light like you state, but see how it could be confused.

The check engine light needs to be diagnosed. A technician will get the codes from the computer and match those codes to a troubleshooting tree that begins the process.
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 AT 5:14 PM
Tiny
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I just purchased a 2005 Taurus w/ 80K miles. While driving it home from the auction (about 20 miles) the "Check Transmission" message (not a light, but message that displays in the computer readout area that also displays avg MPG's, miles to empty, trip miles, etc.) Message went off after a few minutes, then reappreared. Fluid level checked out OK.
Transmission shifts OK, but does seem to shift a little jerky.
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Monday, September 8th, 2008 AT 9:55 AM
Tiny
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Okay, I gotcha. Still need to see what codes are in the computer that are transmission related.
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Monday, September 8th, 2008 AT 7:28 PM
Tiny
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Transmission shop scanned, and 2 codes showed up: one had TCC in it (something to do with torque converter), and the other was something to do with turbine speed sensor, which they said was set off by the TCC problem. They said it would be about $650 to repair. Car still runs OK.
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Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 AT 8:58 AM
Tiny
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I recently had the check engine light on. Changed sensors and thermostat. Now the check engine light is off and the check transmission light in on. The car has begun to jerk upon acceleration into 1st and 2nd gear. Car is driving fine other than that issue. Should I have the transmission flushed?
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Sunday, August 4th, 2019 AT 11:29 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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This usually happens when a turbine sensor goes out but th be sure lets run the codes here is a guide to help us get started

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

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Sunday, August 4th, 2019 AT 11:30 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I had this problem the sensor fixed it FYI cost me $76.00
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Sunday, August 4th, 2019 AT 11:30 AM (Merged)

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