92 seville won't change out of 1st gear,what could be the problem?

1992 CADILLAC SEVILLE
78,000 MILES
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CORNELIUS1970
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when im driving it it wont change out of 1st gear
Oct 26, 2011 at 4:02 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the tps sensor on the throttle body controls the shifting and if it malfunctions, it will not shift. if it is not that, then most likely you have an internal failure in the trans.

Roy
Oct 26, 2011 at 4:05 PM
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CORNELIUS1970
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how much would it cost to have it fixed?
Oct 26, 2011 at 4:18 PM
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CORNELIUS1970
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how much does it cost to fix?
Oct 26, 2011 at 4:19 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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runs anywhere from 1800-2200 depending on hard parts needed.

Roy
Oct 26, 2011 at 4:27 PM
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CORNELIUS1970
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How much does the throttle body for it cost?
Oct 27, 2011 at 9:07 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the body is around 545. the labor is about 1 hour.

Roy
Oct 27, 2011 at 9:13 AM
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CORNELIUS1970
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some. Say it could be my transmission solenold,could this be true.
Oct 28, 2011 at 9:47 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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I doubt it. take to a trans shop just to be sure. they can test them externally to verify.

Roy
Oct 28, 2011 at 9:58 AM
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CORNELIUS1970
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Will do,thanks guys.I will be donating to your cause. Thanks again.
Oct 28, 2011 at 6:07 PM
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CORNELIUS1970
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Found out I need the transmission rebuilt.gonna cost me $2500.so thanks for yor help guys getting it repaired as i send this message.
Nov 4, 2011 at 12:23 PM
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