Hey guys -
Hello, new here. I'm at a turning point with my Vibe as it has a few issues that will require some investment, and I've just taken a new job with a longer commute. I know from my past experience (drove an '03 Matrix for 7 years) that the "value" a dealer would assign to it is much less than the life it's got left. I bought it used with 59k miles just over 3 years ago. So I've decided I want to get it back up to speed and continue enjoying it. I'm posting in a few areas about the various issues I have and will appreciate your advice! Be forewarned that I am extremely un-savvy about cars and mechanically inept in general.
Just a couple of weeks ago the Check Engine Light, TSC, etc came on with no evident problems. I had the code read and got P0717 - Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal. The light has been on and off since and it wasn't until about a week ago that I actually felt the transmission having issues - the occasional hiccup at lower RPMs and speeds. I haven't had highway issues that I recall. I am taking it to a transmission shop on Monday to get an estimate.
I've done a lot of digging online and haven't found this problem to be recurring with other owners, and there's never been a recall. I found one instance in one of the threads here where another user cited a "dirty AMD sensor." I am going to go detail the car tomorrow, including the engine, so I'm hoping that makes a difference. If not, from what I can tell, not many transmission issues don't end in transmission replacement, which is a very costly thing and would be tremendously inconvenient right now.
I know the first answer will be "wait til you take it to the shop" but in the meantime, I was hoping you might have some insight for me. Has anyone else experienced this?
Thanks, Aaron