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Gordy....Jay....

How do I get Jay to comment on what he thinks it may be?

Thanks to you all for all the help so far. I know I am not the best at explaining but I am trying.
 

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Take the tahoe for a drive. Put the gear selector in 3rd only not Drive. See how it acts shifting. If everyting seems to be shifting normal take a drive at about 60 mph in 3rd let us know what the rpms are. As you are driving at 60mph shift from 3rd into D then see what the rpms are. Let us know what the rpms are in 3rd, and what they are in drive. If they do not change from 3rd to d rive then it is not shifting in to drive.



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The forum is awful slow today, this is my 4th attempt posting this...

2005s came with either 3.42s or 4.10s and the 17" wheels are most popular, which means you probably have 31.6" tall tires.

By my calculations, 3500rpm with 3.42s corresponds almost exactly with 2nd gear at 60mph. 3rd and 4th gear aren't working. Other usual tire size and gear combinations don't correspond in this manner.

Right up front we can rule out one of the shift solenoids since you have 1st and 2nd gears (both are ON for 1st, only B is on for 2nd, both go OFF for 3rd, while only A is on for 4th gear). Since you have 1st and 2nd, A should be good. The PCM only commands shifts in the 4L60E by turning on/off the two shift solenoids, the shifts are still accomplished hydraulically.

If solenoid B is stuck/jammed on then it can't shift to 3rd or 4th gear since oil will not be directed to the 3rd circuit (which runs partially through the 2nd circuit as oil is passed to the back side of the 2nd gear servo). A and B are both on in park, neutral, and reverse, so this seems reasonable.

First go to autozone and get them to check for error codes, if there are any post the number code here. Replacing shift solenoid B may fix the problem since it should simply be OFF for 3rd and 4th gear and ON any other time.

I have some more ideas if this doesn't work. Simply trying to eliminate the easiest/cheapest options first.

Before confusing anyone, a no 2-3 shift condition is much different than a no 3rd gear condition. As long as it is stuck in 2nd gear the problem is probably minor. If it freewheels (rpm climbs rapidly to 4k+) on what's supposed to be a shift into 3rd or (sometimes) 4th, then the direct clutch is dead and a rebuild will be needed.
 
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The forum is awful slow today, this is my 4th attempt posting this...

2005s came with either 3.42s or 4.10s and the 17" wheels are most popular, which means you probably have 31.6" tall tires.

By my calculations, 3500rpm with 3.42s corresponds almost exactly with 2nd gear at 60mph. 3rd and 4th gear aren't working. Other usual tire size and gear combinations don't correspond in this manner.

Right up front we can rule out one of the shift solenoids since you have 1st and 2nd gears (both are ON for 1st, only B is on for 2nd, both go OFF for 3rd, while only A is on for 4th gear). Since you have 1st and 2nd, A should be good. The PCM only commands shifts in the 4L60E by turning on/off the two shift solenoids, the shifts are still accomplished hydraulically.

If solenoid B is stuck/jammed on then it can't shift to 3rd or 4th gear since oil will not be directed to the 3rd circuit (which runs partially through the 2nd circuit as oil is passed to the back side of the 2nd gear servo). A and B are both on in park, neutral, and reverse, so this seems reasonable.

First go to autozone and get them to check for error codes, if there are any post the number code here. Replacing shift solenoid B may fix the problem since it should simply be OFF for 3rd and 4th gear and ON any other time.

I have some more ideas if this doesn't work. Simply trying to eliminate the easiest/cheapest options first.

Before confusing anyone, a no 2-3 shift condition is much different than a no 3rd gear condition. As long as it is stuck in 2nd gear the problem is probably minor. If it freewheels (rpm climbs rapidly to 4k+) on what's supposed to be a shift into 3rd or (sometimes) 4th, then the direct clutch is dead and a rebuild will be needed.

Wow, what he said. Good wealth of knowledge there
 
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OK.....Wow.....

I have not been able to take it for a test drive as of yet. I am planning on doing that tomorrow and working on it then. If I can not get it to throw any codes then I will take it somewhere to have it looked at. I will post any codes or other information that I get tomorrow.

Once again, thanks to everyone for your help! I truly do appreciate it.
 

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Slow site

Yeah don't know what went on yesterday. Took for ever to load site if it would at all.



Good is'nt he.
 
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Update.....

So the truck will not throw any codes. I went ahead and changed both solenoids, since they are relatively inexpensive and right next to each other, what the heck. The truck is still doing the exact same thing. Goes from 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 and then nothing.

I am having trouble telling if I have the right amount of fluid in there. It is hard to read the dipstick. I was told 5.3 quarts if refilling after a change but I have only put in about 3.8 and am hesitant to keep going. Any tips or tricks I should know so I know I am not overfilling it? If I do not have enough fluid in there would that make it not go into overdrive?

Any other things to try besides solenoids?
 

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I hate to say it, and I do not want to sound rude, but I would stop throwing money at it and get it in the hands of technician. I am not saying it is toast, because I do not know, but you may be facing a large repair bill and I hate to see you throw more money at what could be a bad tranny.
 
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Not rude at all. I realized going into this that it may end up being a bad tranny but it never hurts to try first. I am currently thinking that is what it is, since there are no codes and I can not find anything but "R&R". Unfortunately, I really do not want to spend the $1200 or so it will cost to rebuild it so I am stuck with a very expensive paperweight at the moment. I was just thinking of selling it "as is" but that seems such a shame since I really do like the truck and don't need to sell. I am just beyond frustrated because it only has 86,000 miles and the tranny should not go out that soon.

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here is a video of it in action.....maybe it will help.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNIoB9mK7Hg
 

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