1998 Chevy Lumina not shifting out of first

Tiny
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Transmission problem
1998 Chevy Lumina 140, 00 miles

All of a sudden my lumina will not shid=ft out of first gear I have already had the modulor valve changed and I still will not come from frist gear. What elsi could it be?
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 AT 4:22 PM

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Tiny
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Have any warning lights come on? Have you made sure the fluid is clean and full?
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Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 AT 9:55 PM
Tiny
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I have checked the fluid it is brown but does not smell burnt. The fluid is also about a quart over. Ihave been told that it is ok for the fluid to be disclolored so long as it does not smell burnt.
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 AT 8:27 AM
Tiny
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No there are no warning lights. At all and never have been. Its just weird for it to work fine and then all of a sudden just not shift from first gear. There is nothing else the matter with the car and I have never had any trouble with the trans slipping or jumpimg. Also no engine trouble.
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 AT 8:30 AM
Tiny
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If the fluid is brown, it should be serviced. However, I don't think that is going to fix this problem. I believe you have a bad shift solenoid.
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 AT 9:26 PM

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