2000 Chrysler Town and Country transmission

113,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRANT1126
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I took the battery out to have it checked. I than put the battery back in and started the van. I went to put it in reverse and the gear shifter would slide up and down the column without moving into an actual gear. Shut the van off and the key won't go all the way back so i can't get the key out of it. there wasn't any signs of problems before taking out the battery. I see that is has an electronic transaxle and read something about maybe having to have it reset. just wondering what if could be because I have taking out many batteries before and never had a problem like this. thanks
Mar 1, 2010 at 2:57 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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There is a relearn period that the trans goes through, but it should go into gear. Do any of the gears work? Does it feel normal when shifting (or loose like the linkage may have come disconnected)?
Mar 15, 2010 at 6:30 AM
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