Update:
Took car in to have the mode selector switch cleaned out, as per this thread
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...elector+switch
The problem is that it looks like my mode selector switch is sealed with rivets instead of spring steel fasteners. This is what the Transmission place told me
http://www.westerntransshop.com/
They want me to see if I can find a replacement switch.
Also, I talked to a different guy at the transmission place this morning, and he suspects it MAY be a bad solenoid; of which there are about 6 of them (I cant remember the exact number he mentioned; maybe 8?). The way he was talking, it sounded like it would be guesswork as to which one to replace to fix the issue, and replacing all of them sounded expensive (no exact $ amount given).
So he suggested that I see if I can locate a new Mode Selector Switch to replace the riveted one I have before we start replacing solenoids.
Also, I have been unable to get an error code for this issue, so that is of no help.
Questions:
Mode Selector Switch:
1) Why the hell would that be riveted closed? Do I maybe have the mode selector switch from a non-Vehicross?
2) Is it easy to remove from the transmission so you can remove the rivets?
3) Where can I get a new one? I thought I read that Merlin no longer sells Vehicross parts, as well as that replacements are somewhat faulty.
Solenoids:
1) If they have to replace solenoids, is there a way to narrow down which one it is based on the specific issues Im having? IE: it sporadically misses the shift at 27-28 MPH and stays in the lower gear.
2) Do the solenoids sound like a possible issue, or does anyone think this is not the issue?
I had started a different thread about finding another shop in Los Angeles, and am going to try Westside Transmission instead of Western Transmission to see if another doctor has a different opinion.
All comments, suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks everyone.
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