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2002 Dodge Durango Won't shift properly

Tiny
VANCEB
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  • 2002 DODGE DURANGO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 72,000 MILES
Hello,

When I get into my vehicle and put it into drive it takes off like normal. As soon as you come to a stop it drops down into second gear but will not go into first. If you manually pull the gear selector into first it goes right in. You have to do this every time you come to a stop. After the vehicle warms up it seems to work fine.

Thanks for your help.
Vance
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Thursday, December 17th, 2009 AT 7:59 AM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Sounds like the governor valve is sticking which will make the transmission think the vehicle is still moving. This is a spring-loaded valve that spins when the drive shaft turns. It moves from centrifugal force. Varnish buildup is a likely cause, especially since it works properly when it's warmed up. Check at your local auto parts store for an additive that you can leave in the transmission, or, if it's due for a fluid and filter change, there are cleaners that will dissolve the varnish but must be removed after a few miles.

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