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Reverse not working?

Tiny
TAMASAMOAMONI02
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When I put it in reverse it wont move but when in drive it goes forward. What is the problem and how to I fix it?
Monday, July 11th, 2011 AT 5:37 AM

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Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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It sounds like you may have a gear range sensor that is out but to be sure lets run down these guides to help us fix it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

and

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

Please run down these guides and report back.

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Monday, July 11th, 2011 AT 6:02 AM
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When I shift from park to reverse, reverse doesn't engage and just revs. Drive and low work fine.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Good evening,

This sounds like either a clutch issue or a band failure inside the transmission.

I attached a flow chart for you to view. There are many possibilities but most of the time they are internal issues, not external.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Roy
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Transmission problem
2005 Ford Explorer Two Wheel Drive Automatic 58000 miles

sometimes when I put my transmission in reverse it ´s slams into reverse after 2 or 3 seconds, doesn ´t matter warm or cold engine.
In drive it works normal altho sometimes I have the feeling/impression it ´s doing the same only it ´s a gently slam into the next gear
What could be the problem?
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Has the trans been serviced? Also, are the u-joints tight and not worn?

Let me know.
Joe
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Joe

nope, transmission is not serviced yet, something i'm thinking of to do soon now to see if problem dissapears.
Can't tell if U joints are (too) tight, tranny doesn't make a weird noise, it's normal.

Jeff
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Last night while paking the car the reverse gear failed to engage. This reoccurred this morning while taking the car out. Later, down the road, the car appeared to shift between only gears one and two.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Most time when reverse is lost, it has to do with a low reverse band that breaks. Have any check engine lights come on?
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes, the "Check Engine" lights are always on. O/D (Overdrive off) lights starts to blink after a while driving. Also, "Check Transmission" flashed on once.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I need you to have the computer scanned for trouble codes. If the lights are on, there will be codes that will direct us to where the problem is coming from.

Most parts stores will scan the OBD 2 for free; however, the trans light requires a different type of scanner and I don't know if they will have it. Start with the engine light and let me know what you find.
Joe
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:37 AM (Merged)
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DONALD BRINGLE
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It slips when put in reverse and clunks when starts to move. Only sometimes. Replaced modulator already.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:38 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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If the check engine light is on, have the computer scanned. Make sure the trans fluid is full. Check to make sure the low reverse band is adjusted and not broken.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:38 AM (Merged)
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The red arrow advising if I am in park drive or reverse is not working and the button that fixes my side mirrors is not working. Is this electrical? Can it be fixed. I shipped my car to Trinidad and Tobago where I am l living need to know how before I take it to be fixed.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:38 AM (Merged)
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For the mirrors, check the fuse, and if OK, the wires in the rubber conduit that runs from the car into the door usually break inside that conduit. Is the light out on the shifter, or is the problem that the pointer does not move?
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:38 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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No the pointer does not move, and the lights are not off advise
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:38 AM (Merged)
Tiny
GRIGZRH
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In reference to the reading of PARK/ REVERSE/ DRIVE GEARS. I HAVE TO PUT IT ON AND TRY BEFORE I KNOW WHICH GEAR I AM IN. THANKS
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:38 AM (Merged)
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1.Remove the lower dash panel. 2.Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds. 3.Place the range selector lever in the first gear position. 4.Place the range selector lever in the (D) position. This should be two detents from the first gear position. 5.Hand a three-pound weight on the end of the range selector lever. 6.Center the pointer in the middle of the (D) by rotating the thumbwheel on the PRNDL cable housing.7.Remove the three-pound weight from the end of the range selector lever. 8.Install the upper and lower steering column shrouds. 9.Install the lower dash panel.


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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:38 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Is this Issue Electrical?

In the islands the Mechanic shops are different and need to know which one to take it to. The reason for the question above.

Thank you. I am a female and do not know much of these things, but you made me knowledge smart. This is a moment of magic. I cannot wait to tell all my family and friends. You are better than JUST ANSWER.

I can now take it to a Mechanic.

Thanks Mike. Merlin, Bob. Ken and all I missed.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:38 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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The pointer is not electrical, it's a small chord that moves the pointer, something either broke or snapped off. The mirror is electrical, and like I said, is either a broken wire, bad mirror switch, or bad motor in that mirror. Or the fuse!
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:38 AM (Merged)
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Thank you. You guys have been great!
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