1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee No 2nd Gear Shift

1996 JEEP CHEROKEE
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RKM140
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I have this 1996 Jeep grand Cherokee, 4.0 eng.
when the transmition warms up, it seems not to want to shift from first to 2nd. this is an automatic transmition. the fluid leve is full. if i drop it to nutral and back to drive it will engage and act right. this seems to happen when I am pulling out from a dead stop. what could the problem be and can I fix it, or will i need to take it a transmition shop.

Help please.
Mar 15, 2006 at 12:03 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Might have a valve sticking. Try replacing the fluid and filter. If that does not help you will need a tranny shop.

Good luck and let us know. :)
Mar 19, 2006 at 4:16 PM
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Suggested Repair

Replace the transmission fluid and filter in case a valve is sticking. If the 1-2 shift problem continues, have a transmission shop diagnose it.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 4.0 engine reports that the automatic transmission sometimes will not shift from first to second after it warms up, especially when pulling away from a stop. The fluid level is full, and shifting to neutral and back to drive restores normal operation. The expert suggests a sticking valve and recommends replacing the fluid and filter, then taking it to a transmission shop if that does not help.

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