wont shift in reverse

2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT
167,000 MILES
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CLAMPETS
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04 accent - But will go in drive but when in drive will not exceed 20 mph and rpms are 5000 Car will engage in all gears when idle with brake pressed
Jan 17, 2012 at 2:06 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Have it scanned for codes and check transmission fluid pressure, level, and condition. The fluid should be red or pink in color, with no brown tinge. And it should also not smell burned.
Jan 17, 2012 at 3:48 AM
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Could it be that the tranny needs serviced and new filter. Or could it be shift control solenoid I did notice the fluid wasn't pinkish red it was like dirty looking but fluid level is fine
Jan 17, 2012 at 4:04 AM
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Dirty looking fluid needs to be flushed. Changing the filter is also a good idea, but changing the filter won't change all of the fluid. It needs to be flushed.
Jan 17, 2012 at 4:29 AM
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KHLOW2008
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If the trans fluid level is correct but dirty, that does not bode well.

Flushing is not going to help in this case. Most probably you need a new trans.
Jan 17, 2012 at 1:55 PM
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At 167000 miles, not hard to believe.
Jan 18, 2012 at 4:20 AM
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