transmission wont shift into drive?

2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
222,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANIELK81
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My montero wont shift in to drive and i just replace the range sensor?
Jan 18, 2015 at 9:44 AM
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front wheel drive, 4wheel drive, all wheel drive rear wheel drive they are different
Jan 18, 2015 at 10:43 AM
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If this problem happened after you replaced the gear range sensor then it is defective or not installed correct. We should run the codes though to make sure there are no codes, also check the transmission fluid level.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

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