Intermittent Check Engine Light...Transmission Related.

[FlaAveo5]

The 'check engine light' comes on....when I miss coming to a total stop. And then I 'gun it'...to move fast from a near stop, like doing a 'rolling stop'.....you know what I mean.

Then I hit the gas it is SEEMS to drop a gear,like normal, to rev up....and the light comes on. It just strikes me as odd. Is it??? It clears itself on its own in 1-3 days. But has anyone had this happen to them??. Wondered if it is odd or this is what happens???

[Eg.h2o]

Believe it or not, an almost bad coil, or worn plugs can give a transmission code. This happens when the transmission reads “torque value out of range”.....happens when you “gun” the engine.

[FlaAveo5]

Hmmm....well..ill have to watch that then. the light went out today already. I dont get a 'trans. code'...the check engine light just pops on. But I'll keep this in mind when/if it happens again. Thanks

[Eg.h2o]

If the light flashed fast when it happened, I’d almost put money on at least the plugs being worn. It’s cheap insurance to replace 4 spark plugs. Other people may say otherwise, but I believe these motors run best with the “cheap” Ac Delco plugs. Don’t waste money on any platinum ones.

[FlaAveo5]

Hi. No it stays on. Not flashing. I have 'E3' plugs in it. About 1 yr now. It is off now. But it pops on sometimes when this type of shifting happens. Struck me as odd.

[Eg.h2o]

Fancy plugs.
Just for giggles, I’d still replace them with regular AC Delco and see what happens. Worst case...you’re out $12.