answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

First check the fluid level, if its low add some asap! If the fluid level is fine, look at the fluid is it dark or burnt smelling, feel it does it have metal shavings in it?

It may be worth your while to get a transmission filter change and a flush out of the system. Flushing is different that just a fluid change, it pushes fluid thru the system to help clean it out. If this doesnt help the reverse clutch inside the transmission is likely broken and in need of professional replacement, which is usually more expensive than a new transmission(from a junk yard)

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why an automatic transmission wont shift into reverse?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Why wont your 700r4 transmission shift into reverse?

the sunshell gear is stripped out


Why wont automatic transmissionon my 97 Plymouth breeze shift out of low.it goes into reverse and drives ok but wont shift out of low.?

There is also a small switch on the transmission that goes bad.This prevents the transmission from shifting. Bring it to a transmission shop and have it changed. It usually costs about $100 or so including labor... or you can do it yourself.


Why wont it go onto reverse all it does is grind its a automatic?

bad transmission


What causes a Volkswagen golf with an automatic transmission not to shift the RMP races after second but it just wont shift?

A seized up transmission can cause a Volkswagen Golf with an automatic transmission to not shift and racing RMPs after second. A worn gear can also prevent shifting.


Your Pontiac sunfire wont shift into reverse when the car is started?

If your car won't shift into reverse, try changing the transmission fluid and filter. Sometimes that will solve the problem. If that doesn't help, there could be a problem with the linkage or the shifter cable. Or, if the car is an automatic, make sure you're stepping on the brake pedal before you try to shift out of park. You may need to have a mechanic inspect the transmission.


What is wrong with Chevy automatic transmission if it wont shift to 3 gear?

need more info.year,model.


1999 gmc suburban automatic transmission is racing up but wont shift and when it does is slips?

Sounds like the magnets!


Why wont the automatic transmission shift?

Low on fluid. Linkage mis adjusted or broken. Internal parts malfunctioning.


How do you fix a 1990 Chevy silverado 1550 that wont go in reverse?

Bad transmission? Bent shift linkage?


Chevy s-10 automatic transmission wont shift til warm?

try changing the filter and the trans fluid


No reverse automatic transmission 2002 kia rioShifter wont go into park and there is no reverse. Transmission howls but drives good?

If the automatic transmission on a 2002 Kia Rio won't go into park and there is no reverse, there is a problem inside the transmission with the gear bands. Each gear has a separate band and sometimes they wear out. New bands need to be put in or a new transmission needs to be installed.


My 1999 F-250 light duty truck has an automatic transmission and wont shift out of 2nd gear what could be the problem?

try the shift sensor on the side of tranny