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What is the plus and minus sign for on the gear shift?

What is the plus and minus sign for on the gear shift?

“The plus/minus is your up shift and your downshift,” said T.J. Male, operations manager for Stanley Driving School.

Where is the ECM located on a 2008 Chevy Avalanche?

The 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is usually located in the engine bay on the driver side, on the firewall or near the battery.

What does the L mean on a gear shift?

low” gear
L stands for “low” gear, which translates to a gear setting of 1 or 2 (if you know how to drive a manual transmission) in most vehicles. When a car is in low gear, the transmission won’t shift normally.

Are there transmission problems with my Chevy Avalanche?

Blown transmission at 15,000 miles. Trips to the dealer several times before w/ complaints of slipping transmission and banging into gear. Many other problems as well. Starter doesn’t disengage after ignition. Dealer says GM says I have to live with it.

Why does my Chevy Avalanche have wheel hop?

The computer needs some wheel spin in order to controll the torque. They say because there is no wheel spin, it gives full torque which causes the wheel hop. They said I could a high performance forward sprag gear (called a 29 element sprag gear) in the tranny to be able to handle larger tire & wheel combo.

Why is my Chevy transmission not shifting to higher gear?

Chevy transmission slipping or no reverse – Reverse clutches may be worn out a fluid leak, or a broken sun shell. Won’t shift to higher gear until you let off the gas – Faulty throttle position sensor. A leak in the servo assembly or accumulator.

Is there an owners manual for a 2002 Avalache?

I purchased a used 2002 Avalache and it did not come with the owners manual. Does anyone know how I can get one? Here you go. This is a cool site.

Blown transmission at 15,000 miles. Trips to the dealer several times before w/ complaints of slipping transmission and banging into gear. Many other problems as well. Starter doesn’t disengage after ignition. Dealer says GM says I have to live with it.

What causes a Chevy transmission to not shift?

Low transmission fluid level. Chevy transmission won’t shift, stuck in 1st gear or limp mode – Speedometer may also display zero at all times. It could be internal transmission failure, low transmission fluid, or faulty Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS sensor).

The computer needs some wheel spin in order to controll the torque. They say because there is no wheel spin, it gives full torque which causes the wheel hop. They said I could a high performance forward sprag gear (called a 29 element sprag gear) in the tranny to be able to handle larger tire & wheel combo.

I purchased a used 2002 Avalache and it did not come with the owners manual. Does anyone know how I can get one? Here you go. This is a cool site.

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Ruth Doyle