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Question posted by rickgrulke on April 18th, 2014

Check Transmission Code

What would cause my check transmission sensor to come on in my 1998 Lincoln Contintental? My fluids are the proper level, show no sign of being burnt, nor does my tranny slip, lurch , or buck????

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