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Idles fine but when put into gear it will not Move

Tiny
ALOKOA530
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  • 2001 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 3.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
My van's idle is fine and I rev it up fine, but when I put it in gear it engages but it wont move. I tried stepping on the gas but it barely moved. It acts like it is lacking power. What would be the problem?
Sunday, November 6th, 2016 AT 4:26 PM

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Tiny
KOOLCADDY6
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You might have a transmission issue. If you can try to see if any transmission codes are present.
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Sunday, November 6th, 2016 AT 5:38 PM
Tiny
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Alright, I will do that and I will let you know. Thank you.
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Sunday, November 6th, 2016 AT 6:33 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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The transmission is in two gears at once, Cycle the ignition key five times on and off, this should reset the transmission. If it happens again the transmission is having problems and will need to be rebuilt.

Let me know what happens please, Ken
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Monday, November 7th, 2016 AT 11:06 AM
Tiny
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If the trans is stuck in 2nd gear it is in limp mode and if it is the intermittent concern so I clean the key will set it back to normal. Yes it could have an internal trans issue, it also could be from a sensor or wiring issue
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Monday, November 7th, 2016 AT 12:55 PM

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