Where is the shift solenoid pack located on a 1997

solenoid body above filter may have a stuck valve.

EASY, SHIFTING SOLENOIDS
IM NOT SURE WHERE THEY ARE LOCATED IN YOUR VEHICLE
BUT IF THEY ARE LOCATED AS A SOLENOID PACK OUT SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION ITS EASIER TO FIX.
$200 OR LESS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM $80 OR SO IF U GET THEM USED OR ONLINE EBAY OR SO

Your trouble description fits the symptoms of a transmission solenoid problem.

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Transmission Solenoid Symptoms Replacement Cost

Hi.

There are several things to check.

1) Check transmission fluid level.
2) Make sure that transmission is not in limp mode. That will restrict use of transmission to low gears. Go to the nearest car dealer and do a code scanning.If there are codes stored troubleshoot the codes.
3) Check if brake lights are working. Check brakes switch. The transmission shift lock may be on.
4) Check the TPS. The throttle position sensor is located on the throttle body The sensor detects the opening of the throttle, its output is used by the transmission control module to determine when to shift gears. The TPS is basically a variable resistor mounted on the throttle body. The TPS is tested by reading volts while operating the pedal. Making sure that voltage is in range and that there are no gaps or spikes in voltage changing while the pedal gets pressed slowly and smoothly.
5) Test the transmission switch solenoids. The higher gears solenoids may be defective. The solenoids are part of a pack located on the valve body in the transmission. The solenoids are tested reading Ohms at their terminal.
6) If you do not find anything else check wiring to transmission control module located under the dash. Make sure you did a code scanning.
7) Look for mechanical problems (clutch, valve, gears) inside the transmission.

On automatic transmission problems see also: My car does not shift..

Regards.

Ginko

Ginko.

Is check engine light on? possibly bad solenoid pack inside transmission.

if you have a modulator valve on your tranny it may be bad,the vacum could be restricted on it,the mod. valve controls shifts smoothly.lucas trans. additive helps with stuck valves in trannys,

not sure if this is the answer yet but i have the same problem with the same codes i work at an auto parts store and a few of the techs that are customers have lead me in the direction of changing the ignition switch, i am doing it today will let you know if it solves the problem

The shift solenoid is a valve that controls shift timing.
The solenoid pack is located inside the transmission on top of the valve body.

It looks like this...

a shift solenoid is an electronically controlled valve, that is inside the transmission (automatic only) and is used to open or close a given hydraulic passage to create a desired condition within the transmission that will apply or release a clutch pack and thus shift into a different gear ratio.

If you were to take the solenoid pack apart you would find a bad connection on that solenoid. You sill need a new pack installed.