2006 Other Holden Models no power?

2006 HOLDEN
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SIEGE84
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Transmission problem
2006 Other Holden Models 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Hi there

I was driving home from work lsat night when my Holden Viva changed itself into 1st gear, the engine light came on, and I lost all power through the acceleratorn and it wouldnt change out of 1st gear. I had to pull up at a red light and couldnt accelerate over 20km's when the light went green. 2 hours later my husband took it for a drive and it changed gears without issue.
This morning I went to drive it to work and couldnt get it out of park into reverse. My father in law tried at the time and couldnt get it to shift either. A few hours later he tried again and it went straight into gear with no hassel.
Is it the transmission? Or the neutral safety switch? or something else?
Jul 13, 2010 at 12:35 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Scan the computer for code/s

Don't have any references on this yr/model-sounds like there's a problem with the shift interlock control system-check if the brake lights are working, the brake circuit is tight-in with shift interlock control system-could also be a shift lock control solenoid
Jul 13, 2010 at 3:30 AM
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