When I was new to the automotive craft and naive, I visited Aamco with my 1968 Buick GS400. The old dude said that he needed to go for a test drive to determine what could be wrong. I handed him the keys, etc. I later received a speeding ticket in the mail from a camera-equipped red light, stating 95 mph!

Anyway, when my car came back to the shop and went up on the rack, the mechanics poked around writing stuff down on their noteboards. One came in and said I needed the trans overhauled, new u-joints, rear axle pinion seal, and recommended a tranny cooler...the estimate was $1900 in 1986. My car had 85K on a turbo 400. Then when I was finally asked what I brought the car in for, I said that I needed the rear axle oil changed and the air in the tires checked, according to the 'free' service flier I received in the mail. The looks of the three $$ grubbing guys was priceless and I still clearly remember it. Grumble, grumble they continued...

About a week later, I was running auto parts and had a delivery to that shop. I brought in the ticket (with photo attached), the number of my folks lawyer, and their order. I'm brunette, the driver in the photo was clearly blonde and smoking. I was paid for the ticket, went to the local judge next with my service estimate, the ticket and $$, and told my story. I didn't hand over the parts during the visit.

I found out later the car waiting for the parts was the police chief's cruiser and that it wasn't fixed on time. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I got the shop owners in trouble, had the point removed from my license, and never went back to Aamco. It was another two years before that business folded. Twenty one years later, I still don't support Aamco, no matter the location.

After you identify and test the OD solenoid, if you need trans work, visit a reputable (mom & pop) parts store and get their recommendation on local trans shops or mechanics. My advice for what it's worth. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />