If your 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier won't shift into 2nd gear, it could be due to several issues. Common causes include low Transmission Fluid levels, a malfunctioning transmission solenoid, or a worn clutch if it's a manual transmission. Additionally, problems with the linkage or a faulty transmission control module might prevent proper shifting. It's advisable to have a mechanic diagnose the issue for accurate troubleshooting and repair.
fluids are fine, no codes, and it wont shift past 2nd gear. any help?
A 2.4L to a 2.4L only and a 2.2L to 2.2L only. If it is automatic trans,no, the tranny wont work and you will have to use the original tranny that is in the cavalier. The gear ratio is different and you will have 2nd and reveres gear only. It confuses the computer and will have shift solenoid trouble codes that you can do nothing about.The tranny will look and fit exactly the same but it wont work right. But if the engines are the same liter,yes the engines are the same and will swap out.
try the shift sensor on the side of tranny
theses cars have what is called skipshift....if your gettin on it ..it wont let you shift into the next gear...you have to skip a gear.....if you get on it in first it wont let you shift to 2nd..you have to go to 3rd..and so on
The shift link cable could be broken, or the 1st/2nd shift fork, inside the transmission, could be damaged.
clutch gone try putting into gear then start engine be ready to shut engine off
Automatic transmission? 2 vehicle will shift only from 1st to 2nd gear 3 vehicle will shift from 1st to 2nd to 3rd gear 4 vehicle will shift from 1st to 2nd to 3rd to 4th gear
You need to have t h e transmission computer checked for codes.
yes it does you don't need to be in 2nd gear anyways in a crown Victoria yes it does you don't need to be in 2nd gear anyways in a crown Victoria yes it does you don't need to be in 2nd gear anyways in a crown Victoria
It is probably a bad transmission. Sometimes it can be repaired "in the car". Not all transmission shops can do this repair. Most dealers do not repair but rather they will replace. This may not be nessessary.
In a manual transmission between the gears. If one fails it will make it very difficult or impossible to shift in to the lower gear, i.e. if the 2nd gear synchronizer goes out you cant shift from 3rd to 2nd gear
The most common reason for a transmission not to shift properly is low transmission fluid. Make sure the transmission fluid is up to the full mark.