When engine is hot transmission will not engage reverse

40,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RICHARD CAINES
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Does not engage reverse when engine is hot.
Oct 10, 2018 at 5:08 AM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like the transmission is going bad but I would try to replace the engine coolant temperature sensor which could be shorting out when warm causing the issue.

Here is a guide to walk you through the steps and diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 11, 2018 at 8:49 AM
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