Wouldn't drop out of first gear...

[Mac077]

...it has only happened once, then I parked it for a week, took it again and now it appears fine? Anybody else have this happen? What am I looking at, a shift solenoid possibly?? Need a service...well I know it needs that because it has been to long anyway. Only about 40k on the new rebuilt transmission so I am hoping I am not needing another one! Any ideas is greatly appreciated.

[Summerson1]

my dodge avenger does that when it's low on fluid, but not sure about bonnevilles

[Mac077]

...does anybody else have any ideas what might have happened. Fluid wasn't low...first thing I checked. Shops want $260 to drop the pan, check for metal, change the filter and gasket then pump and replace all the fluid!! Any and all help is greatly appreciated!!

[Mac077]

...update...I noticed it does it more during the very hot weather here in Fresno so that is making me lean towards the fluid. A definite service is in the plans but maybe also a trans cooler. Still looking for input from you very knowledgeable experts out there... thanks!!

[Mac077]

bump

[Archon]

If the fluid is past due to be changed, start with that and see if things improve. Put in a can of Sea Foam's Trans Tune before chaning it.