Transmission does not shift into drive or any forward gears

Tiny
QUENTIN405
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  • 1995 DODGE RAM
  • 5.9L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 185,000 MILES
Hello and thank you. I tried looking for my problem, but finally just asking.

Truck has been well maintained, worst issue is lots of wiring degradation, fluids have always been maintained but recently all of a sudden, the truck would no longer shift into drive. It goes into reverse perfectly and will drive in reverse but will not go into any forward gears. No other problems or work recently done besides new radiator hoses and an oil change. I had the transmission fluid flushed and changed last summer. Any direction or advice would be much appreciated as this is my main work truck, I use to feed my family.
Sunday, March 27th, 2022 AT 1:27 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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I have seen the transmission fluid temperature sensor go out causing this issue. But to be sure we should run the codes. If this is an OBD2 system this guide will help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

if not use this guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/retrieve-trouble-codes-for-chrysler-dodge-plymouth-odb1-1995-and-earlier-car-mini-van-and-light-trucks

Check this guide out as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Here is the fluid temperature sensor in case you want to try it. Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Monday, March 28th, 2022 AT 10:33 AM

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