2000 Dodge Stratus Stuck in 2nd Gear & Speedometer not

2000 DODGE STRATUS
98,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JARCHER1
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My son's 2000 Stratus' check engine light came on and the speedometer stopped working. When he is in drive and takes his foot off the accelerator it feels like it is braking. I'm told it is stuck in 2nd gear. A friend told me this could be caused by a broken sensor. True? How easy to replace?
Sep 10, 2010 at 3:17 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Check engine light on? if yes have codes read will tell what is faulty . most likely failed output speed sensor


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Sep 10, 2010 at 5:43 AM
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