What are the reasons why the Sail AMT semi-automatic transmission cannot engage gear?

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Bennett
07/30/25 10:27am
The reasons why the Sail AMT semi-automatic transmission cannot engage gear are as follows: 1. Internal failure of the gear shift lever assembly: The gears inside the gear shift lever are worn, causing the lever to get stuck and making it difficult to move back and forth. This results in the inability to shift gears or difficulty in shifting. 2. Solenoid valve failure: The small valve core inside the solenoid valve operates based on electric current, similar to the working valve in the valve body. This can cause uneven oil pressure regulation and irregular switching. 3. ECU (Engine Control Unit) failure: Issues with the sensor or ECU can cause the transmission to lock gears. Restarting the ignition will prompt the vehicle's computer to recheck the transmission data, and the issue may resolve only after a restart. This is an occasional fault.
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