When does a Monte Carlo start to shift hard?

After about a 1/2hr or so, the car would begin to shift ‘hard’. If you shut off the car, then turn it on after a couple of hours all ‘seems’ ok… until the transmission fluid gets hotter and is thinner and POW! Hard shifting… Double check your transmission fluid level (check after the car has been running for at least 15 minutes or so).

Is there a problem with my Monte Carlo transmission?

I have a 2001 Chevy monte carlo ss. I have never had problems with my transmission until now. When I first start it up it shifts great and accelerates great. After about 30 minutes of driving it starts to shift hard in first and second gear. It is when I come to a complete stop and then start to accelerate it shifts hard when first starting off.

Why does my car engine not want to start?

If the engine still doesn’t seem like it wants to start, probably fuel is getting into the cylinders and your problems lies somewhere else. However, if the engine runs momentarily and dies, then the problem is that fuel is not getting to the cylinders. Check for a clogged fuel filter, or a bad fuel pressure regulator.

Do you have to be your Monte Carlo Forum?

Does not have to be your Monte. Can include pics and games. 6th Gen (’00-’05): sad story, and a question. New to Monte Carlo Forum? Stop in tell us about you.

Why did my pressure solenoid go out on my Monte Carlo?

The pressure solenoid went out on my monte at 88500 miles. shifting became erratic and eventually it failed to shift at all. complete rebuild had to be accomplished due to over pressures screwing everything else up. Hard shifting. Smooth at takeoff but hesitates to go in gear after stopped.

What kind of sound does a Monte Carlo make?

I have a 2002 Monte Carlo SS with 135K miles. Ever since it had about 20K miles on it you could hear a ticking or tapping sound after it warms up. Sound is only noticeable at idle.

Why does my Monte Carlo shift hard to second gear?

Our technicians tell us that partial dis-assembly of the transmission is necessary to replace a failed pressure control solenoid. had the transmission fluid and filter changed in my 2000 monte carlo now it hesitates and shifts hard from drive to 2nd gear only.HELP PLEASE. Starting at a stop light, it jumps from first into second. Like a slip.

What’s the problem with my Chevy Monte Carlo?

Studders when shifts bangs and lost power up hill. Just started had fluid and screen changed 2 months ago no problems 4 th time filter changed since new. X Wife had transmission flushed, sand that pushes all the clutch debris through out the transmission and clogs the shifting plate inside the transmission.

What’s the problem with my 2005 Monte Carlo?

2005 Monte Carlo shifting extremely hard on initial takeoff from a complete stop. About every 3-4 weeks car jerks violently forward. Once out of first gear, the car runs smoothly. Took the car to a Chevy dealership who was able to duplicate the issue and confirmed problem with the valve body.

Is there a problem with the Monte Carlo Trans?

The problem is not the 3800, it’s that the 3800 is too strong, it’s the transmission that wasn’t built good enough to combine w/ the 3800. There is a fix for this though. The 4t65 trans can be upgraded to a Heavy-Duty version.

What kind of transmission does a Monte Carlo have?

I’ve got a 1998 Chevy Monte Carlo Z34 automatic with front-wheel drive. The other day the transmission decided to get mad at me. Here’s the situation – When I was at a stop then accelerated, the car would shake a little and take a second to shift and move forward.

I have a 2002 Monte Carlo SS with 135K miles. Ever since it had about 20K miles on it you could hear a ticking or tapping sound after it warms up. Sound is only noticeable at idle.

What causes a car to shift at high RPM?

Transmissions are programmed to increase shift firmness and the RPM at which the transmission shifts according to acceleration demands. A car that shifts very hard and at high RPM under normal driving may be experiencing a TPS failure, as may one that accelerates sluggishly and shifts low when the gas pedal is floored.

What causes hard shifting on a Monte Carlo?

Failing Pressure Control Solenoid can cause Hard Shifting on Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Problem Description. There have been multiple reports of harsh or rough shifting. This can also be coupled with an inability to engage higher gears or reverse.

How often should I Shift my Monte Carlo?

Somewhat better only shifting hard from 2nd to 3rd gear most times. 2005 Monte Carlo shifting extremely hard on initial takeoff from a complete stop. About every 3-4 weeks car jerks violently forward. Once out of first gear, the car runs smoothly.

What happens when you change the distributor on a Monte Carlo?

Many Monte Carlo owners have issues when they change the carburetor or the distributor. The problem is that both of these items are computer controlled, removing one of them for a non computer controlled unit will make the car run very poorly.

What is the production code for a Monte Carlo?

1st digit – Country code 2nd digit – Producer code 3rd digit – Division code 4th digit – Car line code 5th digit – Series code 6th digit – Body style code 7th digit – Restraint system code 8th digit – Engine code 9th digit – check digit – ignore10th digit – Model year code 11th digit – Plant Location code 12th through 17th – Production sequence

Why does my Monte Carlo shift hard when I stop?

It is when I come to a complete stop and then start to accelerate it shifts hard when first starting off. This only happens after about thirty minutes of driving and then if I shut off my car for a couple hours it shifts fine again for the first thirty minutes of driving. Can someone help me what the problem is???

Can a car shift according to your driving style?

Yes! The Engine Control Unit (ECU) monitors your driving habits. It records the driving style, usually by looking at the last 40 shift points and adjusts so the car shifts accordingly to your style. It does this by monitoring different sensors such as the throttle or the gas pedal input and more.

Why does my Chevy Monte Carlo not shift?

Like a slip. When changing into third or fourth (whatever the last gear is) it makes a little skip. sometimes the starting from stop, it CLUNKS loudly. transmission fluid changed, but still does it. Lately, the car is having large difficulties shifting, or won’t shift at all.

Is there a problem with my Monte Carlo?

I haven’t driven my car alot yet so I will let you know but I read on MSN autos that this is a common problem on 2000 and 20001 monte carlo ss’. I experienced the same issue with my husband’s 2000 Monte SS. After about a 1/2hr or so, the car would begin to shift ‘hard’.