Have had this car for a year and runs like a bat out of hell. It starts on the first turn. Recently It took 3 to 4 turns to start it hard start I guess you would call it but always fires up but when it does this it seems to put the trans in a safe mode or something and check engine light comes on. Hard shift into reverse and only one forward gear like my old go cart with the centrifugal clutch. I doesnt go into overdrive though as at 60 mph its just under 3000 rpms when its normally just over 2200 rpms at that speed. Then Ill stop at the store and come out it will fire up instantly and run normal for hours or even a few days and the engine light will go off after it does its x amount of miles cycle. Sometimes it will act up and all I have to do is shut it off and wait a few minutes restart and its fine.
Fluid color looks good and at right level.
Recently it was driving normal and it dropped into the safe mode while I was driving. An indication that the issue might be getting worse. That has happened only once so far.
It shifts perfectly when its starts normally but acts up only when it takes 3 to 4 turns.
I have a warranty on the transmission but not sensors if thats what it could be. No rocket scientist here but any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
