OK but how do I disconnect the vent hose clamp. I have everything disconnected except for the hose and the hose has a type of plastic release clamp. The bracket is off the valve and off the car. If it were not for the hose clamp I would have it off the car. Is there a tool that is required to ...

2000 Buick LeSabre Limited. I did a couple of quick searches but came up empty so need to ask a question. I have the bracket off and the wiring disconnected from the valve so the last item to remove is the vapor hose. How is the hose disconnected from the Vapor Canister Vent Solenoid?

Your transmission is probably fine.
Read this before you invest your time and money in replacing the tranny http://www.tripleedgeperformance.com/Harsh-Shift-P1811.html
Notice the last line in the Common Causes section of that page: Dirty MAF sensor resulting in lower commanded line pressure
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My wife's 2000 LeSabre transmission has 138,000 miles and has erratic 1-2 shifts, hard shifts and sometimes feels like it dropped out of gear at a stop as it will jump into gear when the throttle is applied. This usually happens when the car is hot and outside temps are high. The fault codes are ...

Thanks Archon for the info, I'll tell the wife. Hope this helps her relax.

I have the same problem with my 2000 Buick Le Sabre here in Colorado. When car interior is cold light stays on, after the car interior warms up the light will go out the next time it is started. This worries my wife as she is afraid of being stranded when it is cold out because the car may not start ...

I am hoping someone has more of a clue than I do. I am thinking about buying a 2004 Bonny at auction where I live. Car cosmetics are good and it seems mechanically sound but has several electrical issues.
1. No odometer display so the mileage is unknown and DIC if there is one, 2. check gauges light ...