Transmission problem

1993 CHEVROLET S-10
210,000 MILES • 4.3L • V6 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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KYLE RICHARDSON
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When put in drive it is stuck in third gear. I can put in second on dash to take off with but soon as I put it back in drive it goes back to third and stays there. i was told the solenoids have gone bad.
Jul 3, 2017 at 2:40 PM
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HMAC300
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it is in limp mode. it can be a valve body, solenoids or a cracked case. have a transmission professional scan for codes.
Jul 3, 2017 at 3:35 PM
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