My car/tranny won't shift out of 1st!!!???

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  • Maluco
    R3V OG
    • Oct 2005
    • 6572

    #1

    My car/tranny won't shift out of 1st!!!???

    When it rains it pours... Yesterday, I left my complex and my car would not shift out of first (auto). It's like I had it in first. I haven't had the chance to check the fluid again yet but did just a couple of days ago. Should I freak out now about my tranny going out or can this be a few other, not-so-major, problems? (yes, I know if it's out I can swap to manual now but financially I am no where near ready)
  • Maluco
    R3V OG
    • Oct 2005
    • 6572

    #2
    someone, please?

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    • ///M42 sport
      No R3VLimiter
      • Oct 2003
      • 3952

      #3
      I say check the most obvious which would be the fluid level. This needs to be done with the engine running and the tranny warm so you have to drive around the block a couple of times.
      Renting my rear wheel bearing tool kit. SIR
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      • PeaveyBassist
        No R3VLimiter
        • Sep 2004
        • 3511

        #4
        It could be the valve body on the transmission. Take it to a shop and have them check it.

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        • RobertK
          Kicked cancer's ASS.
          • Jun 2005
          • 5864

          #5
          5 Speed Swap should solve your problem & fix it up good as new.

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          • ///M42 sport
            No R3VLimiter
            • Oct 2003
            • 3952

            #6
            I was waiting for someone to post that.
            Renting my rear wheel bearing tool kit. SIR
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