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4 messages,  Last post on Jan 04, 2010 at 10:55 AM

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#1 of 4 No Check Engine Light by rjnewt

Jan 02, 2010 (9:15 am)

Recently had my transmission replaced by a shop that went out of business a few weeks after I had the work done. I brought my car back to have it fixed, the idiot said it was a solenoid problem. ANYHOW...Didn't notice till after he closed shop that my check engine light no longer turns on. The idiot some how made the light inoperable. I still had a transmission code but didn't know about it. Anybody know how it can be made inoperable.
 
1998 Chevy Venture

#2 of 4 Re: No Check Engine Light [rjnewt] by azu

Jan 02, 2010 (10:40 am)

Replying to: rjnewt (Jan 02, 2010 9:15 am)
How do you know the check engine light is inoperable? Did you have your trans rebuilt or swap with another unit? The PCS is very well known to fail. If it was a rebuild of the existing trans that $50 part should have been replaced regardless if it was good or not.

#3 of 4 Re: No Check Engine Light [azu] by rjnewt

Jan 04, 2010 (10:29 am)

Replying to: azu (Jan 02, 2010 10:40 am)
I have been using Auto Tap to look around in the computer.
I had a transmission code listed but no check engine light.
The light does not come on when I turn the key.
 
The trans was rebuilt. What exactly is a PCS?

#4 of 4 Re: No Check Engine Light [rjnewt] by mcrrt

Jan 04, 2010 (10:55 am)

Replying to: rjnewt (Jan 04, 2010 10:29 am)
PCS = Pressure Control Solenoid
 
As the previous poster mentioned, it's a transmission component that commonly fails on this series of vans. While the part isn't too expensive, the labor is what kills you; I spent about $600 a few months back to have mine done.
 
Regarding your check engine light, not every code thrown by the computer will trigger a check engine light. Some conditions need to be repeated or exist for a period of time before a the CEL comes on. Have you verified that the CEL works; does it come on briefly as it should when you start the engine?
 
Good luck.

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