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Transmission failure, will not shift into drive or reverse when the engine is cold?

Tiny
NABEEL JAWAD
  • MEMBER
  • 1994 PONTIAC TRANSPORT
  • 3.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 175,000 MILES
Hello everybody,

The transmission of my vehicle listed above Sport fails to shift into D or R when the engine is still cold, only a ticking sound is heard. Once the temperature is normal it can shift to D or R. Any idea of the reason for that?
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Monday, July 31st, 2023 AT 11:28 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yes, if the transmission fluid is low, it will cause this issue.

here is a guide to help you check the fluid level:

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

And this guide may help as well:

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

Please go over these guides and get back to us.

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Monday, July 31st, 2023 AT 5:32 PM

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