Transmission does not shift out of first gear

2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU
80,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WIMPY03
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T/C light turns on as soon as you put it in drive, check engine light stays on and now transmission will not shift out of first gear by itself or manually.
Feb 13, 2018 at 6:01 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

There is a sensor that controls the shifting called the throttle position sensor. If it is not reading correctly it could cause this issue.

Do you know the codes that are set for the light.

Roy
Feb 13, 2018 at 7:11 PM
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WIMPY03
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I have not put it on the computer to get codes.
Feb 13, 2018 at 7:55 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, check the codes and if you can have the TPS sensor checked as well.

Roy
Feb 13, 2018 at 8:14 PM
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