GMC/Chevrolet Truck/SUV When starting new posts, please specify YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE type, and whatever modifications you have made.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

1996 GMC Safari - Limp Mode

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 14, 2020 | 02:03 AM
  #1  
eb-86's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 275
Likes: 12
eb-86 is on a distinguished road
Default 1996 GMC Safari - Limp Mode

Hi guys
New here in GMC forum , usually in Buick ...

Please , I want to buy 96 GMC Safari with a problem : trany stuck in 2 or 3 gear , seller said the problem shown a week after transmission rebuild , he goes to the shop and they check and found that electric problem and not fix it .
( I don't know if it relative but he said the AC not cold when the problem shown ).

Please any help and advice could help

Thanks



Old May 14, 2020 | 08:42 AM
  #2  
carfixer007's Avatar
Senior Member


True Car Nut
 
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 3,243
Likes: 1,601
From: Flint, MI USA
carfixer007 is on a distinguished road
Default

My advice. Buy something else.
Old May 14, 2020 | 09:20 AM
  #3  
dpieroni3's Avatar
Senior Member
Posts like a Supercharger
 
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 185
Likes: 50
dpieroni3 is on a distinguished road
Default

If the trans has reverse and 3rd only you can see if there is battery power on the E terminal (pink wire) of the trans connector harness side. That circuit is power to all the solenoids inside the trans. Those years I saw issues with the ignition switch. Other than that not alot of info to go on. Hope this helps.
Old May 14, 2020 | 09:49 AM
  #4  
eb-86's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 275
Likes: 12
eb-86 is on a distinguished road
Default

Thank you
for now I can't check the electric system but i try to get ideas what could be the problem , to figure out if it major problem or burning fuse.
Today I start the car with the seller , it run fine in P , and the R moved great . When I put in D it seem OK but feel hard movment.
something else , the speedometer not working at all , and the front AC too .
I think it relative ...
Old May 14, 2020 | 01:13 PM
  #5  
Mike's Avatar
Retired
Certified Car Nut
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 17,960
Likes: 1,839
From: Dark Side, AZ
Mike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Please keep the conversation to one topic at a time please. If you want, you are free to start an A/C question in a new thread.
Old May 14, 2020 | 01:23 PM
  #6  
eb-86's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 275
Likes: 12
eb-86 is on a distinguished road
Default

Sorry Mike , maybe you don't understand me ... I mention all those fault cause I think they all relative to one electric problem .
Old May 14, 2020 | 04:17 PM
  #7  
Mike's Avatar
Retired
Certified Car Nut
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 17,960
Likes: 1,839
From: Dark Side, AZ
Mike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond repute
Default

The a/c system is on its own. Nothing to do with how an engine runs.
Old May 15, 2020 | 01:51 AM
  #8  
eb-86's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 275
Likes: 12
eb-86 is on a distinguished road
Default

Update : Today I bought the car .
I connected to OBDII and pull the faults :
P0753
P1860
P1864
P1886
what I told before not correct , the gauge works (speedometer , fuel , temp...) but the gear indicator in the center (screen) not works at all .

please , the codes mean something about my trany problem ?

Thank you very much !








Old May 15, 2020 | 09:31 AM
  #9  
dpieroni3's Avatar
Senior Member
Posts like a Supercharger
 
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 185
Likes: 50
dpieroni3 is on a distinguished road
Default

P0753 = 1-2 shift solenoid electrical issue, P1860 = TCC PWM solenoid electrical issue, P1846 = TCC Solenoid electrical issue, P1886 = 3-2 shift solenoid electrical issue. Check the trans fuse in the Instrument panel fuse block. Check if there is battery power on the E terminal at the transmission connector (pink wire). Use a light with a bulb in it not an LED, this will put more of a load on the circuit. Possible ignition switch issue. A bad switch could also cause other electrical problems. With the information you provided I think this would be a place to start. Hope you find this helpful.
Old May 15, 2020 | 09:42 AM
  #10  
Mike's Avatar
Retired
Certified Car Nut
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 17,960
Likes: 1,839
From: Dark Side, AZ
Mike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I just seen a couple references on google where 1995-1999 GM trucks had issues with the ignition switch,(not the lock) causing electrical issues INCLUDING transmission electrical faults.



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:09 AM.