Q: where is transmission pressure located cant find it

asked by on November 24, 2016

light on dash comes on stating on the screen low transmission pressure and goes out after 2-3 cycles of key switch. car has always shifted fine with no issues

My car has 82000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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