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#37 of 66 2000 Venture Transmission by welchsamuelp

Dec 30, 2008 (3:50 pm)

A couple of days ago I ran over a backpack blower that fell off someones truck. I immediately lost automatic shifting ability and later all ability to move. I found that my transmission line was snapped and pulled out. I replaced the line and all transmission fluid and oil. I was told by the chevy dealer that I would not need any pressure on the line for the transmission to reengage. After I replaced it it still fails to engage let alone shift into any gears including R. Anyone have advice for a person trying to save a buck.

#38 of 66 seized tranny, torque converter? by jebernabe

Dec 30, 2008 (10:22 pm)

happy new year to all. I would like to ask if anybody has experienced this on their venture and if they have an answer. my 02' venture's 40k miles odometer. starter burned out w/out warning, i replaced it only to find out it could barely crank.double checked everything.electrical all ok. tried to manually turn crankshaft main pulley and starter ring gear with a socket wrench and pry bar. no budge.before i disassemble the tranny. is it possible the torque converter seized? van was running great no tell-tale warnings or anythig out of the normal. thank you

#39 of 66 Re: Hard Jerking And Lack of Power [fng985] by rhtrans

Jan 01, 2009 (6:47 pm)

Replying to: fng985 (Dec 27, 2008 1:08 pm)
If the fluid levl is not full then its an internal transmission problem...make very sure the level is correct. Low fluid level can cause all of these complaints.

#40 of 66 by rhtrans

Jan 01, 2009 (6:59 pm)

No...torque converter not siezed...unbolt the converter bolts will verify it.

#41 of 66 Shift LEVER is floppy, freely movable. 2000 by fleastiff

Jul 28, 2009 (1:34 pm)

The shift lever moves freely without any resistance but it does not shift the gears. The transmission is presently in reverse and I can not shift the gears at all.
Someone told me its a linkage problem but I have no idea what that means.

#42 of 66 Jerky Shifting by cach22

Aug 28, 2009 (12:01 pm)

I have read all the posts in this forum and it sounds like the problem with my Venture is the pressure control solenoid in the transmission. I will try cleaning the MAF first to see if that helps at all. My 2000 Venture is shifting roughly. I have had the transmission flushed and added some cleaner (Sea Foam) brand. It seemed to do the trick for a while. But the improvement only lasted a week or so. Now the jerky shifting is back and it appears to be gradually getting worse. I just have a couple of questions. I have not noticed a whine (other than the power steering whine) that many have mentioned here. Will the pressure control solenoid be bad without making the whining noise? My second question is... Is it hard to get to the pressure control solenoid? I guess I am hoping that I can drop the pan and get to it that way rather than take it to a transmission repair shop for $900 worth of repairs.

#43 of 66 Rough shifting by creames

Dec 21, 2009 (2:20 pm)

1999 Venture LT bought new for wife, began shifting rough after 15,000 miles, dealer replaced trans, OK for a while ... after 30,000 miles began shifting rough again, dealer replaced trans again, OK for a while ... after 50,000 began shifting rough again, dealers says sorry ... still shifts rough more often now ... until I shut off for 10 seconds or more then will shift perfectly and after a while begins to shift rough again until I shut down for 10 seconds ,... been doing this for years .. now has 140,000 .... whining occurs when shifting rough ... appears shutting down resets something electrical ... not a mechanic but trying to get an answer for my mechanic to hopefully find a simple fix ...

#44 of 66 Re: Rough shifting [creames] by azu

Dec 21, 2009 (5:04 pm)

Replying to: creames (Dec 21, 2009 2:20 pm)
Sounds like a failing PCS (Pressure Control Sensor). Mine at 133K is starting to act up.

#45 of 66 Re: Rough shifting [azu] by creames

Dec 23, 2009 (2:31 pm)

Replying to: azu (Dec 21, 2009 5:04 pm)
When you shut down for 10 seconds or more does it correct the shifting??? and thanks for your input...

#46 of 66 Whats the doohickey called ?? by fleastiff

Jan 05, 2010 (11:48 am)

When the gear shift lever at the driver's wheel just moves freely, it usually means a small plastic/rubber cap has come off the transmission linkage just a bit in front of the firewall.
  
I know I need a new one but I don't know whats its properly called.
 
Cap? socket? I only want to replace what is really necessary.
 
Chevy Venture 2000.

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