Q: transmission hot idle engine problem had transmission rebuilt and replaced computer still have problem any advice

asked by on August 29, 2017

transmission hot idle engine error paid 1800.00 dollars to rebuild transmission, still have problem took van to dealer paid another 700 to replace computer still have problem transmission shifts hard into second gear and flashers error any tips please help van has 147,000 miles on it and I never have had a problem with it have ever heard of this problem

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