1997 dodge caravan wont shift out of first gear

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Dec 27, 2009 - This time around, the check-engine light came on, and while driving on the ..... my dodge caravan wont go in reverse and only a few feet forward tranny shot i will go ... I have a 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L 4-speed xmission. ..... having shifting issues sometimes shifts fine other times I have to cut van off ...

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BTW, I have driven it all summer, over 7k miles with no reverse; I just park up hill or in a drive-thru spot! ... 1992 S-10/4.3L V6/249K mi/original 4L60E ... I had a '90 Grand Caravan w/3.3 and same trans. rebuilt at 120k by AAMCO ... I've decided to drive it until the forward gears go out before I pay for a rebuild ...

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Ever notice that while driving that the car hesitates or refuses to go into gear? ... that needs to be replaced, but may sometimes point to a more severe problem. ... If the carwill not shift after engaging the clutch and trying to move the stick, take a .... This is a problem because in park a dodge dose not run the the transmission ...

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Hi there By what you are saying id say that you alternator is no longer charging thus there is insufficient power to run all the vehicle systems .
get a multi meter and test your volts if below 10/11 volts new altenatror is needed or to be repaired

stuck valve in the tranny in cold weather let it warm up before driving it then put it in neutral and warm up tranny if it does not slip then it is probably a sticking valve

Read the trouble codes. Otherwise you're flying blind

The alternator may not be charging the battery. Jump start it, and use a volt meter at the battery, red lead to positive and black to neg. The meter should read between 13 and almost 15 volts, any lower than 13 volts, the alternator is no good. (this is done with vehicle running).

have the ecm and transmission computer scanned for codes. next check the trans. fluid level and color. if the fluid is dark brown to black and or smells burn't time for the trans. shop to look at it. hope i was able to help.

have the system tested for a trans related trouble code, u may have a defective OD speed sensor.

Like you said, battery may be flat. You can check that with a multimeter.

Next check the alternator. Faulty alternator leads to uncharged battery.

disconnect battery, remove belt, take off wipers, remove tray holding wiper drive parts, there is a plug, 2 drains,and washer hose to disconnect, remove trianglar plate on top of the ALT, including the top ALT bolt, push ALT to the back, remove wires, remove lower ALT bolt, rotate ALT to the spot between the engine,strut tower, AC line, and fuel line, it will come out through this spot. The hook shaped bracket stays in place and in the way. This was a 2000 grand caravan 3.8 with AC. all bolt/screws are fairly accesible

Rest at ease the 14 volts will not hurt your system idealy your alt will charge at around 14 to 14,5 volts at the alternator and probably have a slightly lower charge rate at your battery at around 14 to 13.5 at the battery this is completely normal