Reverse problem

CHEVROLET ASTRO
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KAPANA
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1997 Chevy Astro Van, Rear-wheel drive, 133,000 miles. Shifted into reverse and it simply didn't work. No warning. No nothing. The car revs up like it wants to go, but nothing happens. What might be the problem? Is this something I have to take to the dealer to fix?
Jan 20, 2006 at 2:06 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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If the forward gears work the trans needs a rebuild
Feb 3, 2006 at 7:53 AM
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KAPANA
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Thanks for the tip. Turns out that it did need a transmission rebuild and it now runs find.
Feb 3, 2006 at 8:32 AM
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