hey guys so i have a 2006 lincoln ls v8 and its given me the “E” code and i had it erased but while im driving it doesnt shift into 3rd gear properly unless i let off the gas and let it just roll into gear all the other gears including reverse work perfectly fine its just the 3rd gear and if i dont let it roll into 3rd the “E” code will pop up again and ill just be stuck in first until i turn the car off and back on. im not exactly sure what might be the issue ive been told it could either be a transmission solenoid “A” fault or a transmission fluid change but im still not exactly sure and ive been given code P1700 “failed to engage neutral“ but im just not exactly sure what to do if i should change the fluid or just buy a new solenoid pack.
code P1700
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04_Sport_LS
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Have you owned the car since new? How many miles on the car? Has the tranny fluid and filter ever been changed?
04_Sport_LS
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Oh boy...
I would try a fluid and filter change (NOT a flush) first and see if the transmission improves.
It may take a couple of fluid changes to get the gunk out.
If not... then try a flush. Reason is that a flush will sometimes cause more problems by dislodging internal debris that can plug small passages.
I would try a fluid and filter change (NOT a flush) first and see if the transmission improves.
It may take a couple of fluid changes to get the gunk out.
If not... then try a flush. Reason is that a flush will sometimes cause more problems by dislodging internal debris that can plug small passages.
04_Sport_LS
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04_Sport_LS
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By the code... I would guess your tans filter is clogged. Especially with the milage on the car.