Hello, I am Terry. Welcome to my website exploring automotive electrical systems. The modern vehicle is filled with electronics that run the integral components and ensure passenger comfort, safety and satisfaction. The electronics are all operated by the onboard computer in some way or another. Each system may include a multitude of sensors that talk to the computer several times a second. These interconnected systems keep your vehicle running efficiently. The systems can also alert you to a developing problem. Please feel free to use the information on my site to better understand your own vehicle’s electrical systems and identify problems before it's too late.
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Car Acting Wonky? 4 Signs That It May Be Your Automatic Transmission
Leonard White
There are many things that can go wrong with your car, but transmission trouble is among the worst kind of trouble. Why? It just costs so much to fix a transmission. It can cost over $3,000 to rebuild a transmission and well over $4,000 to replace one. What's more, a faulty transmission can leave you stranded on the side of the road. So it's very important to not ignore the warning signs. Following are four signs that it may be your transmission that's making your car act funny.
Slips
If you're driving down the road and suddenly lose power -- or you can hear the car revving but you're not going very fast -- your transmission could be slipping. A slipping transmission changes gear for no reason at all. It can even change when you're driving at a steady rate of speed. In addition to loss of go power, you may hear whining from the engine as it struggles to perform in the new and very wrong gear.
Shifts
A bad transmission may shift very hard. If you notice that your car slams into gear with a noticeable thud or jerking motion when you put it in reverse or drive, your transmission could be bad. You can also experience rough shifting during acceleration or deceleration. Rough shifting can cause a rough and rocky ride. It even makes it difficult for your car to accelerate properly. You may notice that it takes you longer to reach a certain speed.
Hesitation
If you press on the gas while your car is in drive and it doesn't go anywhere for a few seconds, your transmission could be hesitating to engage. During the hesitation, you may hear your engine rev for a few seconds. After which, your car will start to move forward. The length of the pause can vary, but it usually doesn't last an extremely long time. However, if your transmission has completely failed, it may never engage with your engine to move you forward.
Leaks
Transmission fluid is usually red in color. If you notice red fluid leaking from the bottom of your car, you could have a leak. Leaks on transmissions are not normal. Transmissions are sealed units that shouldn't leak, and you should have leaks repaired as soon as possible.
As you can see, a faulty transmission can make your car do all sorts of wonky things. If your car has been having any of the above symptoms, take your car to your local repair shop to have its transmission inspected or for transmission repair.
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