Problem with my 2002 Buick Rendezvous
Mileage 79000
Engine size = 3.1
GM Computer codes = not known yet
Repair work done prior = none that I know of
work done to repair this problem = I started having a problem with my car
shifting from 1st to 2nd last night, the only thing I could think of that may have
brought on this problem (and I know sometimes they just happen because of
wear) I had gone down a dark road and slightly bottomed out, so I assumed
that maybe this action stirred up residue in the pan on my Buick Rendezvous
2002 model, after reading some other sites as well as this one I thought that
maybe the filter was clogged and the result being the tranny couldn't shift right,
but there was one more thing I noticed, it was running much hotter than usual,
probably around 25 degrees hotter. So I took it to a shop that handled flushes,
they said they would flush, replace the filter and gasket then refill.
After they were done with it I went to pick it up but they said the problem was
still present, they also informed me they didn't have to replace the gasket as it
was a reusable one, ok red flag, if this was the case a call would have been
nice, in my mind its really the only assurance that they did all the work as I sure
know what a new gasket looks like, this car has less than 80,000 miles on it, he
was also reluctant to tell me what brand fluid was used, after asking I was told
x3 common, whatever that is. At this point I'm hoping it may be a sensor
as it does run fine in all other gears and the running hot all of a sudden makes
me wonder, its not leaking, just running much warmer than usual
and at a cold time of the year, I did have a check engine light come on about a
week ago, but then went out without another occurrence, can you suggest
anything by this information?
SF:
OK, first off, the pan gasket IS a re-usable type. There are several things that
can cause shifting problems with this transmission. A problem in the second
clutch assembly, a solenoid problem, debre in the valvebody, or even a voltage
problem. Aside from the first i listed (second clutch), a check engine light and
codes would be present. You said that the engine light WAS on, then there are
codes stored in the computer that may be related and helpful in determining
the trans. Problem. Suggest getting the codes scanned to see if the codes are
transmission related. With the engine getting too hot, there are many reasons
for this. Check the coolant level. Just cause you dont see any on the ground
does not mean there is not a leak. Intake manifold gaskets, water pump leaking
may not should up on the ground. Could just be a stuck thermostat, or more
serious like a head gasket problem. Need a cooling system pressure test to
determine if there is a leak.
Mileage 79000
Engine size = 3.1
GM Computer codes = not known yet
Repair work done prior = none that I know of
work done to repair this problem = I started having a problem with my car
shifting from 1st to 2nd last night, the only thing I could think of that may have
brought on this problem (and I know sometimes they just happen because of
wear) I had gone down a dark road and slightly bottomed out, so I assumed
that maybe this action stirred up residue in the pan on my Buick Rendezvous
2002 model, after reading some other sites as well as this one I thought that
maybe the filter was clogged and the result being the tranny couldn't shift right,
but there was one more thing I noticed, it was running much hotter than usual,
probably around 25 degrees hotter. So I took it to a shop that handled flushes,
they said they would flush, replace the filter and gasket then refill.
After they were done with it I went to pick it up but they said the problem was
still present, they also informed me they didn't have to replace the gasket as it
was a reusable one, ok red flag, if this was the case a call would have been
nice, in my mind its really the only assurance that they did all the work as I sure
know what a new gasket looks like, this car has less than 80,000 miles on it, he
was also reluctant to tell me what brand fluid was used, after asking I was told
x3 common, whatever that is. At this point I'm hoping it may be a sensor
as it does run fine in all other gears and the running hot all of a sudden makes
me wonder, its not leaking, just running much warmer than usual
and at a cold time of the year, I did have a check engine light come on about a
week ago, but then went out without another occurrence, can you suggest
anything by this information?
SF:
OK, first off, the pan gasket IS a re-usable type. There are several things that
can cause shifting problems with this transmission. A problem in the second
clutch assembly, a solenoid problem, debre in the valvebody, or even a voltage
problem. Aside from the first i listed (second clutch), a check engine light and
codes would be present. You said that the engine light WAS on, then there are
codes stored in the computer that may be related and helpful in determining
the trans. Problem. Suggest getting the codes scanned to see if the codes are
transmission related. With the engine getting too hot, there are many reasons
for this. Check the coolant level. Just cause you dont see any on the ground
does not mean there is not a leak. Intake manifold gaskets, water pump leaking
may not should up on the ground. Could just be a stuck thermostat, or more
serious like a head gasket problem. Need a cooling system pressure test to
determine if there is a leak.
