1996 Pontiac Grand Am wont go into reverse

1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM
180,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CSS3866
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my 96 grand am wont go into reverse unless you go into drive first and then slam it int reverse could this be an easy fix or is this a call for a new tranny.
May 31, 2010 at 7:07 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Check the linkage to trans first, loose bracke binding cable.
May 31, 2010 at 7:44 AM
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