Transmission Hesitant like parking brake is partially on and is running warmer than normal and smells warm

It could be a partially clogged radiator. You say it is running warmer than normal....how much warmer? If it is overheating, that is an issue that must be repaired ASAP. Otherwise, you may have some time to narrow down the options. Two quick things to check - shine a light through the radiator from behind when it is dark outside to see if the are any areas of the radiator that are not passing air through. Also, ensure that the fan shroud that surrounds the fan itself is properly in place. This ensures good draw through the radiator.

I think I just answered your question posed a different way. This post is worded a little different though. It makes me wonder. Do you mean when you have the vehicle running and you press the gas it doesn't move for a bit then does? To be more sure of the answer I gave you before I suggest you pull the dipsticks for your fluids again and smell them. If any of them smell burnt post back again with which one or ones. If my first diagnosis is right your transmission fluid will either smell burnt look burnt or both. By looking burnt I mean it will be a dark and brownish kind of red instead of a more translucent bright and vibrant red. The smell well it smells bad and kinda burnt. If you have any new fluid you would definitely be able to tell the difference. For the engine oil, it can also be burnt and again you would tell the difference by the smell but it is harder to tell by the look. It would be jet black and you might even see bits of metal if you clean it off the dipstick with your fingers then rub them together like you were signing money, money, money (which is what either the engine or the transmission is going to cost). Again if you speak of it only doing this when everything is warm it implies the transmission. Hope these answers help and I hope your day gets better! Still willing to answer if this doesn't help and you have more questions and answers.

Check if your parking brake is on. You can usually back up with a parking brake on, but not go forward. If it was partially engaged, it might have warmed up from friction as you drove, until it started to grab. If that isn't it, you probably have a major transmission problem.

Hi Louie, When the ATF smells burned it usually indicates a problem inside the gearbox. Let's hope not though. Drain the ATF oil and then drop the gearbox oil pan. Remove and replace the oil filter and the pan gasket and then refit it. Fill the box with the required amount of transmission fluid. Once filled, make sure the park brake is fully engaged and then check the ATF level with the engine running and the shift in neutral selected. It should be at the top of the lower marks on the transmission dip stick. If the problem persists, the gearbox needs major work or replacement. Regards John

The transmission fluid level is to be checked with the ENGINE RUNNING, ond trans in park or neutral. there is fluid in the torque converter that will raise the fluid level when the engine is off..this is normal. So, I suspect that you may be low on fluid. and the indication after being parked for a while is not valid. Engine MUST be running, and ideally the trans fluid warmed up, but not critical.

first thing to do is always check fluid levels... get car warmed up, then with feet on the brake pedal run it through all the shift positions from park to first...now put in park,leave car running and check the fluid level it shouldnt smell burnt and if low add a small amounts at a time till its brought up to proper level. start with half pints at a time..this isn't like adding car oil.
if this is good then its time to let a transmission shop have a look.

Yes and yes. Are you sure it doesn't have a dipstick? Engine is transverse/sideways, transmission is on driver side? Normal transmission check is; warm transmission, engine running, hold brake, shift through all gears, put back in park, engine still running, pull dispstick, wipe and check dipstick again. Should be near "warm" markings.

it is usually stamped on the dipstick but in case it is not and you are talking about an automatic transmission it has to be checked while engine is running and warm on level ground and in park, reading should be in the cross hatched lines.

When was the last time your Transmission Fluid and Filter were changed? What is the level? You should be checking the level with it warm (normal operating temp), engine running and in Park or Neutral (with Parking Brake ON!). Low Fluid level could be the likely culprit. Poor Fluid condition (fluid smells burnt) is another possiblity. Use the correct Fluid Type and not the cheap stuff, as not all Fluids are correct for your transmission.

Yep .Warm the motor up,park the car and h/brake on.Go through all the gears and finish in neutral.Now check the trans level.Can do whilst car is running if it does not spit out.It shouldn't.Hope this helps