automatic transmission failure question

On Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:41:32 -0700, jim beam wrote:

> Hachiroku ãƒ�ãƒ�ãƒ*ク wrote:
>> On Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:31:05 -0700, jim beam wrote:
>>
>>>> The failure seems entirely "fail safe" electrical as I had no symptoms
>>>> until I safely came to a stop.
>>> it could be something simple like a solenoid failure, or even cable
>>> disconnect. again, if you can't inspect and diagnose yourself, find
>>> someone who can.
>>
>> Solenoid failure will cause the trans to jump into limp mode.
>
> but this is not a planetary transmission big guy. you're not "limping"
> anywhere if you don't have a circuit engaged.
>
>
>> I've been driving a Supra that way for 5 years.
>>
>> As far as cables, that's easy. Open the hood and have a look.
>
> ya think???


Yeah! Beats towing it to the dealer!