Yes, a faulty throttle body can cause the automatic transmission to kick.
How does this happen?
The throttle valve regulates the amount of air entering the engine. When the throttle valve is faulty, it can send incorrect signals to the automatic transmission control unit. This may cause the automatic transmission to shift at the wrong time or in a mode that does not correspond to actual driving conditions.
Symptoms of a faulty throttle valve that causes the automatic transmission to kick:
* Kicks when shifting gears
* Switching delay
* Shifting gears at too high or too low speeds
* Increased fuel consumption
* Unstable idle speed
*Check Engine light comes on
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing transmission kicking that you think may be caused by the throttle body, it is important to take your vehicle in for diagnostics as soon as possible. A mechanic can check the throttle body and other components to determine the cause of the problem.
If the throttle body is faulty, it will need to be replaced. After replacing the throttle body, the automatic transmission will need to be adapted so that it works correctly with the updated throttle body.
Other possible causes of automatic transmission kicking:
*Low transmission fluid level
* Contaminated or worn transmission fluid
* Faulty automatic transmission solenoids or valves
* Torque converter problems
* Wear or damage to internal automatic transmission components