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2000 Buick Century Computer Reset - After Transmission Over

Tiny
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Transmission problem
2000 Buick Century Front Wheel Drive Automatic 57000 miles
I was having troubles with my transmission going into a hard shift after it warmed up - I took it to a car repair and the transmission was overhauled (under warranty still thank goodness) - however, after the car was returned I continue to get three lights coming on now and then (not continuous) service engine light, anti-lock, and trac off lights - I took it back but lights were not on at that time and they could not replicate issue - I heard from someone else they had a similar issue after a transmission overhaul and after many times of returning the car they ended up resetting the "computer" and then they no longer had issues - I asked my repair if they had done this but didn't get a straight answer - my question is. Does the "computer" have to be reset after a transmission has been overhauled. Thanks.
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Friday, February 8th, 2008 AT 5:28 PM

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Tiny
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No the computer does not need to be reset. You quite possibly have a different problem or one that was inadvertantly caused when the transmission was rebuilt. The computer should have stored a code. How long after the lights went off did you return for service? How long were the lights on for?
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Friday, February 8th, 2008 AT 5:44 PM
Tiny
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The three lights come on at various times and stay on until I turn the car off - sometimes they come on when I leave for work and stay on until the car is turned off but if I start the car up again they don't come on and it is not a daily thing - one day they come on the next day they don't
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Saturday, February 9th, 2008 AT 9:24 AM
Tiny
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The codes should still be stored in memory, take back to the shop that did the transmission and have them recheck it again, be a pain in the neck if you have to.
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Saturday, February 9th, 2008 AT 2:40 PM
Tiny
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Thank you -This was my first time at posting and was very surprised at quick response and was very helpful. Thanks.
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Saturday, February 9th, 2008 AT 4:54 PM

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