When does a Buick Century transmission problem go away?
THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO GO AWAY AFTER THAT UNTIL NEXT TIME. THE PROBLEM CAN RETURN IN DAYS, WEEKS, OR EVEN MONTHS. I’M SURE IT WILL GET WORSE WITH TIME AND WILL HAVE TO BE FIXED.
What causes a hard shift on a Buick Century?
Hard shift going into first and second gears after the car has been driven for awhile. Feels like something is binding up. Goes away after car cools down. Did a trans flush and filter change. Replaced the trans motor mount. The problem is still there.
Why are the shift points on my Buick not working?
These pistons can be replaced by aluminum models in rebuilt transmissions. When in proper working order, this mechanism regulates engine braking, allowing for smooth shifting. The 200C Buick transmissions are known for erratic shifting thanks to brittle plastic connectors holding the shift points. Bad modulators may also cause this problem.
How much does it cost to replace solenoid on Buick Century?
Had the solenoid replaced at a cost of $800. Within a few months the problem with the erratic shifting started again. Took the car back to the repair place (Christian Brothers) said the diagnostic code was different and said that the car needed a valve body replacement. Had this repair at A+ Transmission at a cost of $1075.
What causes erratic shifting in a Buick 200C?
Erratic Shifting The 200C Buick transmissions are known for erratic shifting thanks to brittle plastic connectors holding the shift points. Bad modulators may also cause this problem. Also, external sensors on the 4L60E and 4L80E transmissions are also known to go bad and cause erratic shifting.
These pistons can be replaced by aluminum models in rebuilt transmissions. When in proper working order, this mechanism regulates engine braking, allowing for smooth shifting. The 200C Buick transmissions are known for erratic shifting thanks to brittle plastic connectors holding the shift points. Bad modulators may also cause this problem.
Are there any problems with the Buick transmission?
Transmission problems have been identified for every model produced by Buick, though some years have fared better than others. The problems reported vary from transmissions shifting erratically and loss of transmission fluid to transmission failure. There are also some other problems reported in Buicks which may be…
What causes a Buick to have a shortened life?
Buicks with 440T4 / 325 4L transmissions may exhibit shortened lives if the attached modulator is not maintained. The condition of the modulator may be checked by pulling the attached vacuum line from its connector to the transmission; fluid in the line indicates a bad modulator.