97 SSEI Tranny shift problems

[bugwit1]

Hello all, I am new here and am hoping someone here can help. I have a '97 SSEi when driving will shift into neutral instead of hitting the next gear. Tranny doesnt actually slip ( as far as I can tell ), it just shifts from a gear into nothing. I also noticed that on the center console that the buttons for normal shift & performance shift are both lit up and pushing either one does not shut off the other light. Maybe a computer issue??? I would appreciate any info before I pull the tranny and replace and possibly have same problem. This car has 122,000 miles, I bought from original owner, and wouldnt expect the tranny to be gone yet, as I have a 97 SE with 156,000 miles on it and it runs and drives great. Thanks for any info! Bob

[maxwedge]

Welcome to AF, this should be scanned on trans function scanner to check for codes and to confirm shift solenoid operation, I assume the the fluid is full and not burnt. Also check the large connector on the trans for proper fit and possible corrosion.

[bugwit1]

Thanks Max, I'll check into that first

[troy1]

what gear is missing?

[bugwit1]

No gears missing, if tranny is shifted manually, it will catch all gears, but always ends up in neutral

[troy1]

does it ever not move on a cold morning?

[bugwit1]

Not sure, I only bought it a few weeks ago as a winter project. I have only driven the car about 2 miles since I got it home.