The transmission in your 1997 Olds Bravada doesn't have a control solenoid. It has 2 shift solenoids, a force motor and a lockup solenoid (TCC solenoid). If you are having trouble with a harsh shift from 1st to 2nd gear and have noticed the check engine light on, your first step is to check the fault codes with a scanner. You probably have a code P1870, which is a TCC code. The only fix is to repair or replace the valve body (not something recommended for most home mechanics)
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Thursday, June 18th, 2009 AT 10:43 PM