Help.... 4th Gen 03 Transmission Shift Problem.

[crissguinn]

I was wondering if anyone could help. I have an 03 AWD V8 5 sp Sport. A couple of mornings I noticed the transmission will not shift past 3rd gear. The first time, i pulled over and went to park, then back on the road.....nothing. Then I pulled back over, went to park, shut off engine for a few seconds, started, and it was fine. A couple weeks later same thing. Stealer said at first, that it holds back a gear to warm up....but this was 2 gears and it would only go away if i shut everything off.
Any ideas? I'm thinking it's a computer problem/glitch.

Also....a few times i've went from drive to reverse to back in to garage and it takes quite a few seconds to engage.

All the help is greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[spyne]

I'd love to help, but have never had any of the problems you mention. How many miles do you have?

 

[jharris2]

Does it only happen when it's cold? It's difficult to diagnose without more information.....

 

[crissguinn]

50K miles and yes, the shifting past third has only happened when it less than 55 degrees Ambient temperature.
Thanks

 

[ObeseFieldMouse]

i have an 03 runner v8 with 64k miles on it...occasionally it will rev over 2500rpm in 4th gear under VERY light throttle and refuse to shift to overdrive...this is on 70 degree days after its been driven about 5 miles, usually when i start off going down hill, such as an on ramp