Transmission will not shift into third gear or overdrive

1994 CHEVROLET S-10
189,000 MILES • 4.3L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CURTIS ANDERSON
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My truck won’t shift into 3rd or overdrive it just stays in 2nd won’t even try to shift into third. would it maybe be the solenoids?
Mar 7, 2021 at 7:43 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Yes, it could be the 2-3 shift solenoid. If it is bad, the overdrive will not function.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

I attached a picture of the location with the pan off for you. You need to verify power to the solenoid with the key on first.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Roy
Mar 7, 2021 at 6:38 PM
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