Q: input speed sensor not shifting out of 2nd gear
change the input speed sensor and drove the van around town and on highway for about a half an hour and it was working fine shifting great then stopped for an hour went back to driving and doesn't shift anymore. could the speed sensor go bad that quick or could there be another problem?
My car has 170000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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