The car will go into drive and drive forward, but I put it in reverse, and it does not budge an inch to come on?

223,000 MILES • 3.7L • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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D_LIBBERT07
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The car will go into drive and drive forward, but I put it in reverse and it does not budge a inch to come on.
Aug 22, 2023 at 12:06 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

This could be the result of a few things. Have you confirmed the transmission fluid is both clean and full? Here is a link that explains how to check. Additionally, take a look through the other link.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-diagnose-and-fix-an-automatic-transmission-that-wont-engage-gears

Next, if the fluid is both clean and full, confirm the shift linkage is properly adjusted. See pics below.

Start with this and let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
Aug 23, 2023 at 1:56 PM
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