Transmission will not shift

1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
228,979 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARKUS42601
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I just bought this car and the transmission it won't shift out of first gear. The fluid is full and looks good and doesn't smell burnt. can someone help?
Mar 17, 2019 at 10:32 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

There is a governor that regulates the shifting that is located where the speedometer or vehicle speed sensor is located. The gear I circled usually wears out and does not tun the governor.

I would check that gear.

Roy

1. Raise and support vehicle.

2. Remove engine to transaxle brace attaching bolts, then the heat shield if equipped.

3. Remove speedometer cable or wire connector from transaxle.

4. Remove speedometer driven gear and sleeve assembly or speed sensor if equipped.

5. Remove governor cover and O-ring.


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6. Remove speedometer drive gear thrust washer and gear, then the governor assembly.

7. Reverse procedure to install.
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Mar 18, 2019 at 11:04 AM
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