Transmission not shifting into reverse properly

LAMAR76

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2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE
2WD
AUTOMATIC
100,000 MILES

I just bought the vehicle listed above and when I put it in reverse it's like it's in neutral. In drive it shifts fine.

Thursday, May 28th, 2020 AT 10:30 AM

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KEN L

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48,363 POSTS

Hello,

Can I ask if when you put he car in reverse does the gear indicator light up for reverse? if not chances are the gear range sensor is out. here is the location in case you need to replace it. Lets run the codes as well

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

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find.

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Friday, May 29th, 2020 AT 11:55 AM

TYROME1224

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2004 Cadilac Escalade only goes into reverse.

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Saturday, January 8th, 2022 AT 7:07 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

If you place it in low gear, will it move? Is the transmission fluid clean and full? Have you checked for diagnostic trouble codes? Also, let me know if this is a 2wd or 4wd vehicle. That changes the transmission.

I will watch for your reply.

Joe

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Monday, January 10th, 2022 AT 4:17 PM