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05-16-2013, 04:00 PM
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From one problem to the next: trans limp mode
After I hunt down one problem and fix it, something else happens. This is INFINITELY annoying.
 The transmission is now in limp mode. I'm fairly annoyed. I had the voltage tested to see if there could be an electrical problem. The voltage read about 13.6. I took it to an independent mechanic and he wants to charge $600 for 'transmission service' but says he isn't sure if it will fix the problem so that doesn't make me very comfortable. He pulled the codes, and deduced from there that the best course of action is the transmission service. Thoughts? Also, is it bad to drive with the car in this mode? 
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05-16-2013, 04:09 PM
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What does transmission service mean? lol. I'm guessing it's an auto. Can be many different things for it going to limp mode. The most common is the ICV being stuck/dirty which takes about an hour to clean yourself. So if you turn the car completely off it doesn't get it out of limp mode at all?
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05-16-2013, 04:23 PM
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Does not go out of limp mode. It's done it before and I turned the car off and it went away. I've read some things about something getting wet and causing this to occur. I did go through an automatic wash recently.
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05-17-2013, 05:50 AM
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OP - When was the last time the fluid was changed?
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05-17-2013, 06:00 AM
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If a $600 trans "service" just consists of changing the fluid, then this guy is trying to rip you off.
You can buy a filter/gasket set for about 60 bucks, about 80 bucks for fluid, around 2-3 hours of your time, and you can do this job yourself for around $140. I dont know how much work you do yourself on your car, but there are many videos and DIY write ups on how to change your own trans fluid if that is the route you decide to take. How many miles are on your car? And do you know whether you have the GM or the ZF tranny?
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