Possible reasons why the automatic transmission kicks when reverse gear is engaged:
1. Low transmission fluid level:
*Lack of transmission fluid can cause a loss of pressure and result in incorrect gear shifting.
2. Contaminated transmission fluid:
* Over time, transmission fluid becomes contaminated with wear particles and can lose its lubricating properties, causing slipping and shifting jerks.
3. Faulty solenoids:
* Solenoids control the flow of transmission fluid into the automatic transmission. A faulty reverse solenoid can cause problems shifting that gear.
4. Faulty hydraulic plate:
* The hydraulic plate is the “brain” of the automatic transmission, controlling the flow of transmission fluid. A fault in the hydraulic plate may affect shifting into reverse gear.
5. Faulty shift position sensor:
* This sensor tells the automatic transmission what position the gear lever is in. A faulty sensor can cause confusion when shifting gears.
6. Wear of mechanical components:
* Worn clutch discs, bands, or other mechanical components can cause slipping and shifting shock.
7. Faulty torque converter:
* A faulty torque converter can cause slipping and jerking when shifting due to insufficient transmission fluid pressure.
8. Faulty software:
*If the automatic transmission is computer controlled, faulty software may affect gear shifting.
9. Electrical wiring problems:
* Faulty wiring can interfere with the transmission of signals between the various components of the automatic transmission, resulting in problems with shifting.