1994 Cadillac El Dorado

1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO
98,050 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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A.J.08
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What should i do if i pull up code, P029/trans axle shift 'b' solenoid problem (1st,3rd,4th gear). Because it never did that before at all, but it was siting for a while.
Aug 28, 2008 at 8:04 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

If the transmission has been sitting for a while the solenoid may just be sticking, run and drive the car, but don't force the transmission by over loading it if it wont shift, see if the warm oil will free it up, if not yo will need to see a trans specialist for an inspection & report.

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 28, 2008 at 9:13 PM
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