Transmission does not shift out of second gear?

Tiny
BARBARA GREENE2
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  • 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO
  • 2.1L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 2,000 MILES
Won't shift out of 2nd.
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 AT 11:01 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi Barbara,

When you say it won't shift from second, that is usually an indication that the vehicle is in what is called "limp mode". This happens when there is an issue that may lead to more damage if the vehicle is used.

On the other hand, when you say it won't shift from 2nd, do you mean the shifter itself is stuck in second gear? Let me know.

If my first comment is what is happening (limp mode), we need to scan the can-bus. CAN stands for controller area network. Basically, the different modules are tied together via a few wires. This type of scan will retrieve codes regardless of the module storing them.

Here is a link showing how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Let me know exactly what is happening and when it started.

Take care,

Joe
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Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 AT 9:06 PM

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