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Posted on Oct 24, 2008

Gears aren't shifting...RPM's too high

I can be driving 20mph and my RPM's are at 3 or 4. When I'm waiting at a stop light the RPM's stay above 1. My check engine light turns on about 5 minutes after I've started to drive.

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There is a problem with the transmission sensor on these cars that will set a trouble code and cause the problems that you describe. Another issue is the correct fluid, use ATF+4 in your Intrepid or you'll mess up the transmission.

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Code po703

double posted. see other post, see schematic.

that's a transmission code.
- Faulty Brake Switch
- Mis-adjusted Brake Switch
- Brake Switch harness is open or shorted
- Brake Switch circuit poor electrical connection
http://engine-codes.com/p0703_suzuki.html
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the above is only the brake lamp stuck on. that is, the switch. failed
or maladjusted. (do any brake work? latetly)
low engine power.?
Can this light and low power be related?., heck I dont know
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no drag then the switch is bad. and the engine power
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you can google for simlpe tests or youtube them..
"how to test PRNDL switch)
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Read more: http://engine-codes.com/p0703_suzuki.html#ixzz2lN9EPjVh The TC heats fast so do so quickly.


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if doing work on your own, car, i highly recommend getting one.

does the stall test fail in all gears? L and drive, or 2 ? etc?
and revers?
RTM.

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