s10 not shifting into overdrive

2002 CHEVROLET S-10

93,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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When driving at interstate speeds, my 2002 s10 gets to where it will not shift into overdrive. It does fine for a while, but after about 40 miles, it does not shift into overdrive and smells hot when driving is complete.

Feb 21, 2011 at 10:49 PM

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KASEKENNY

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This sounds like the torque converter clutch solenoid is failing when it gets hot. I would start with checking the fluid and making sure it is not burned. If it is then your clutch is slipping.

So I would replace the TCC solenoid if the fluid is burned and change the fluid. However, if the fluid is not burned then just the solenoid would need to be replaced. I attached the info for this.

Here is a manual on how to change the fluid:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Let us know what happens. Thanks

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Nov 25, 2020 at 7:50 PM