Q: P0506

asked by on July 11, 2017

YourMechanic mechanic just serviced transmission. Code given was P0506. Car still makes a bump/clunk and slight delay when accelerating from complete stop. The "bump" is less, but still an issue. Vehicle still sometimes to delay a bit when accelerating in other gears. What may be causing this? Family car and need fixed completely.

My car has 127000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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