I will try that tomorrow. I will drive it over to Advanced Auto tomorrow night.
I checked some of the trouble shooting tips from the guide and this is a problem my trany has Test:
Check 3rd gear in “D” in winter mode.
.
Does vehicle move?
if yes :Shift solenoid A
stuck. Replace
shift solenoid A.
if no: goto step 4
Check for suspected conditions modifying delays to clutch apply:
— 2nd clutch seal damaged.
— Excessive 2nd clutch piston travel.
— Defective accumulator piston.
— Causes of internal leaks.
— Check ball missing or out of location in 2nd clutch.
— Seals cut, damaged or missing.
— Gaskets defective.
— Causes of burned clutch plates.
solution repair or replace
Thanks for the suggestion
do you think it is cheaper to buy a reman or have this one repaired. I also have 96 isuzu rodeo for a possible donor but it has the same mileage as the VXaround 130,000 +/- i believe it is the same 4L30-E trany.