Transmission Slipping in 3rd.

[A1C_Snowman]

Ok so I went out ruckusing tonight, and was climbing a pretty steep and rutty hill. A couple of times I lost traction in the rear, but I punched it to try and get the fronts to pull me up. I finally got up the hill, but then I noticed some smoke coming from the tranny area. Now my 3rd gear is shot. All other gears are fine. My truck shifts normal 1st to 2nd, but once it hits 3 it shoots right up the RPM band. If I lift the throttle it will shift to 4th and continue on it merry way just like normal. I also noticed that after it slipped my O/D lift flashed rapidly. Please tell me I didn't grenade my tranny. If you think that adjusting the band and changing the fluid might help let me know. Also if you can think of anything else let me know.

 

[BrooklynBay]

If the OD light is flashing, then it has a code stored. Have the code read, and post its #. It looks like Pxxxx. The code will tell you what has to be done in order to fix the shifting issue.

 

[A1C_Snowman]

I'm guess I have to find someone with a scanner then. You think somewhere like NAPA would have a scanner.

 

[BrooklynBay]

AutoZone has a scanner too.

 

[A1C_Snowman]

meh no Autozone up here in Alaska. Hopefully Napa or Carquest have one.

 

[silvershark]

Go to Schucks. I had the same problem today and went into Schucks and got it scanned for free. My Pcode was P0745. Some transmission sensor.