Trouble Shifting Gears

Your vehicle likely has a transmission problem if:

• Your transmission is not going into, or staying in gear
• Shifting is difficult or delayed
• Your gears are grinding
• The clutch pedal on your manual transmission is not working properly

The problem may be caused by one of more of the following:

• External controls or electrical controls need adjustment or replacement
• The transmission computer may need replacement
• An internal repair, may be necessary

Regardless of the cause, transmission problems require immediate attention. The longer they are allowed to continue, the more damage they may cause and the more it may cost you. Before your vehicle becomes inoperative, take your car to us for an external diagnostic service. We shall get your vehicle back on the road as soon as possible.

 

Transmission seems to be slipping

If your transmission is slipping between gear changes, or if your clutch seems to be slipping, you might have a transmission problem. A transmission is designed to hold effortlessly in each gear at predetermined speeds. If it does not, the problem may be caused by one or more of the following:

• External controls or electrical components need adjustment or replacement
• The transmission computer may need replacement
• Low fluid level or insufficient fluid pressure
• The clutch needs adjustment or replacement
• An internal major repair may be necessary

Regardless of the cause, transmission problems require immediate attention. The longer they are allowed to continue, the more damage they may cause and the more it may cost you. Before your vehicle becomes inoperative, take your car to the experts at Canyon State Transmissions for an External Diagnostic Service. Our technicians will help get your vehicle back on the road as soon as possible.

 

Noise in the Transmission

Noise can indicate that transmission parts are not meshing together properly. When clean transmission fluid is lubricating the moving parts. A transmission should make little noise when operating properly.

Your may have a transmission problem if:

• There is buzzing or any other noise from the transmission
• There is a clicking noise in transmission while in 4-wheel drive
• There is a clunking from under the vehicle when you change gears

The problem may be caused by one or more of the following:

• The transmission fluid is low and or contaminated
• There is an internal problem in the transmission or transfer case
• There are external controls or parts that need adjustment or replacement
• Electrical components need adjustment or replacement
• The transmission computer may need replacement
• Internal parts may be worn or damaged which may require an internal major repair

Regardless of the cause, transmission problems require immediate attention. The longer they are allowed to continue, the more damage they may cause and the more it may cost you. Before your vehicle becomes inoperative, take your car to us for an external diagnostic service. We shall get your vehicle back on the road as soon as possible.

 

Vehicle does not move

If your vehicle does not move, you may have a transmission problem. Call us and we shall arrange to pick you and your vehicle up and have it brought to our shop.