1996 Chevy Monte Carlo transmission problems

1996 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
134,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DUANE1446
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my monte carlo will not go into drive . i have to put it into reverse first and drive back a little then shift to drive and then it will go into drive and go . after it goes into drive i have no problem after that with drivabilty it shifts fine and i go anywhere . but if its sits for awhile or overnight i have to do the reverse then drive first. or all it will do is rev up .
Dec 11, 2007 at 9:22 AM
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DENNYP
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you should check the shift cable adjustment first.Also,check the trans fluid with the enging running and the trans warm.Make sure it's full and clean.
Dec 11, 2007 at 3:05 PM
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