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Transmission will not go into third gear or drive
FRANKIJO515
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2004 BUICK LESABRE
2WD
AUTOMATIC
150,000 MILES
The car will go into first, second, and reverse, but not third or drive.
Friday, December 7th, 2018 AT 11:40 PM
1 Reply
KEN L
MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,602 POSTS
Hello,
It sounds like you have a turbine shaft speed sensor or a gear range sensor issue but we need to run the codes first. Here is a guide:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Also please check the transmission fluid level as well. Is it leaking?
Please run down this guide and report back.
Cheers, Ken
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