1997 Chrysler Sebring wont shift

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1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING

Transmission problem
1997 Chrysler Sebring 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

my wifes 97 chryler serbring won't shift higher than 2nd gear. Whats wrong and is it something I could fix

Thursday, March 26th, 2009 AT 4:02 PM

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ZACKMAN

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The transmission has entered "limp-home mode". Your check engine light should be on right now. Have the computer scanned and post the code numbers here, and we will help diagnose.

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Saturday, March 28th, 2009 AT 10:12 PM

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43, 31, 74. And as far as the check engine light it never lit up since we got the car. So I wanted to see what the deal was I took apart the cluster and found that someone had taken the light out. So I have no idea how long the light "should have been on". I'm wondering if I should come back at eh dealer that sold it to me for not making sure the light worked or not?

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Saturday, March 28th, 2009 AT 10:35 PM

ZACKMAN

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It is unfortunate that someone just wants to make a buck at the expense of others. I have seen MIL bulb pulled out a few times, drivers didn't know about it until time for state safety/emission inspections.

DTC explained.
31 O/D Hydraulic Pressure Switch
43 O/D Solenoid Circuit
74 Calculated Oil Temperature In Use

You can perform most of the diagnostic yourself if you are handy with voltmeter and most hand tools.