2002 Chrysler Concorde Cold Trans Shifts Normal Warmed After Stop Will Shift

2002 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
75,000 MILES
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PAT LEWANDOWSKI
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when cold trans shifts normal . warmed up after stop will not shift out of first.
Jan 7, 2013 at 8:56 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Sticking in second gear is "limp mode" that allows you to drive slowly to a repair shop without needing a tow truck. There will be a diagnostic fault code in the Transmission Computer. Have that code read. It will indicate the circuit or system that needs further diagnosis.
Jan 7, 2013 at 9:07 PM
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