How do you get back the use of the forth gear after it does not kick in any more?

1990 MITSUBISHI STAR WAGON
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DJMUS0
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Gears only goes up to the third and now my exhaust system is getting effected.
Feb 15, 2012 at 6:47 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Automatic or manual transmission?
Feb 15, 2012 at 7:02 PM
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DJMUS0
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sorry auto, it goes through the gears alright until it gets to the third it does not kick over to the forth as per usual
Feb 15, 2012 at 7:08 PM
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RASMATAZ
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How's the transmission fluid level and condition/ If okay Possibly a shifting solenoid hanging up/valve body or get it pressure tested to find out more what's going on-
Feb 15, 2012 at 7:12 PM
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DJMUS0
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ok if i did a fluid change it would help if it is fluid problem if not should get it pressure tested. or should i get it test first then change fluid?
Feb 15, 2012 at 7:24 PM
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DJMUS0
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wat is an average cost to test?
Feb 15, 2012 at 7:30 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Dunno the cost of repairs-if the fluid level and condition are good-have it pressure tested
Feb 15, 2012 at 9:49 PM
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KHLOW2008
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What transmission model do you have?

Is the OD OFF light working?
Feb 16, 2012 at 5:05 AM
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