Automatic transmission problem

Asked by edgaleyjr Dec 25, 2012 at 07:22 PM about the 2002 Hyundai Sonata V6 GLS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My automatic transmission will jerk, the check engine light will come on, I lose 1st and 4th gear.  If I turn
off the car, and restart it, the check engine will stay on, but I regain 1st and 4th gear.  It only does this
occasionally, and I am wondering if it is something electronic that is the problem, or something
mechanical causing this.

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I would start with the electrical. Clean and tighten the battery connections. Read the voltage of the battery with the engine running. It should be around 13.5-14.5 volts. Get the codes read and find out why the check engine light is coming on.

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Same problem Hyundai fixed in 30 min , it was a sensor they wouldn't say which one (warranty) same problem though as you.

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Had similar problem with my 2002 base model,replaced input and output transmission sensors.Resolved issue.

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My friend has a similar problem on a Hyundai Sonata. The dealer check it out and said it is working normally because the car did not act up during the rest drive. There is a good article online titled Troubleshooting Hyundai Transmission posted on YOUCANIC, it goes over the common problems with these cars. Worth checking out.

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How do I know if my transmission fluid is low or to know if my transmission is going out on my Hyundai sonata

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My 2011, went into Drive hard and would skip 1st gear.I disconnected the battery ,and reconnected the terminals. It fixed the problem

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