1997 Dodge Caravan automatic transmission goes forward but

1997 DODGE CARAVAN
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PETE3831
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Transmission problem
1997 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl 2 wheel driveAutomatic 130000 miles
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Have dodge caravan 3.3 liter, has an automatic transmission; the van goes forward but unable to move when shifted into reverse gear?
What is the problem? Please advice, Pete
May 1, 2008 at 9:20 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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transmission blew up internally and needs an overhaul. in these transmissions it is usually the final drive gear assembly that blows up.
May 1, 2008 at 10:40 PM
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