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If you have ever driven a car with an automatic transmission, then you know that there are two big differences between an automatic transmission and a manu­al transmission:

  • There is no clutch pedal in an automatic transmission car.
  • There is no gear shift in an automatic transmission car. Once you put the transmission into drive, everything else is automatic.
  • Both the automatic transmission (plus its torque converter) and a manual transmission (with­ its clutch) accomplish exactly the same thing, but they do it in totally different ways. It turns out that the way an automatic transmission does it is absolutely amazing!

Today's transmission is controlled by a multitude of sensors and controllers.  Many transmission-related problems are caused by these non-transmission related components.  Below is a list of the most common control components found on today's vehicles.  The problems they cause when they fail vary for each manufacturer.  The problems listed below are the most common.   Visit our Automatic and Manual Transmission pages to learn more about your transmission.

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What Controls Your Transmission
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