WHY WHEN I PUT INTO DRIVE,TAKES COUPLE MINUTES TO ENGAGE AND GO.............WHAT IS CAUSE/CURE.....................
Feb 14, 2010 at 7:36 AM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
✓Experienced Mechanic
110,246 POSTS
THe most common cause is age. The seals and o-rings in the trans get hard and allow fluid to bypass them. As a result, it takes a few seconds to engage. I would recommend having the trans serviced and a good additive added to help soften seals and o-rings. THere are many available.