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Old 09-22-2013, 03:27 PM
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my 2000 Cherokee sport don't kick into overdrive, it just stays in 3rd and its killing my gas mpg is there a shift solenoid or something that's bad or is my tranny junk? its an np203, someone please help!!!!!
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Could be a solenoid, or a bad TPS. Is the CEL on?
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uhm,,,, whats a cel? and tps? throttle pos sensor?
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Take it to a transmission shop.
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CEL=Check Engine Light, TPS=Throttle Position Sensor
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if I wasn't worried about saving money I could take it to a shop
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You'll spend more money by throwing parts at it.
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what would the tps have to do with overdrive?
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yeah ive done that a few too many times
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The computer looks at throttle position, vehicle speed, engine speed, and coolant temperature to determine if the transmission should be in overdrive.
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