Possible symptoms of faulty automatic transmission sensors:
General symptoms:
* Difficulty shifting gears
* Slipping when switching
* Switching delay
* Vibration or jerking while driving
* Problems with starting or accelerating
* Inability to shift into certain gears
* Fault indication on the dashboard
Symptoms associated with specific sensors:
Input shaft speed sensor:
* Unstable car speed
* Incorrect speed information on speedometer
* Problems with cruise control
Output shaft speed sensor:
* Difficulty shifting gears, especially at high speeds
* Jerking or vibration when driving at high speed
* Gear slip indication
Gear selector position sensor:
* Incorrect gear selector position on display
* Inability to turn the ignition on or off
* Problems starting off due to incorrect gear recognition
Fluid pressure sensor:
* Transmission fluid leaks
* Difficulty shifting gears with cold or hot oil
* Slipping or jerking when shifting
Liquid temperature sensor:
*Transmission overheating
* Gear shifting problems in extreme temperatures
*Overheat warning light comes on
Other symptoms:
* Inability to start the car due to the neutral position of the gear selector
*Sounds of creaking, grinding or whirring from the transmission
* Changes in transmission behavior depending on ambient temperature or load