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BRIAN COLE Posted on Jan 15, 2014
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Shift gear on column

WHEN IT IS COLD IT IS HARD TO SHIFT THE GEARS ON THE COLUMN ON THE STEARING WHEEL.

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There are nylon bushings in the steering column that wear out, so you can use a lithium or a graphite lubrication to extend their life a little longer. But eventually they will need replaced.

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: transmission wont shift on 93 plymouth voyager

Do you know if you have a 3 speed trans or a 4 speed trans? If it is a 4 speed , the (D) on the shift indicator will have a box around it. I need to know which transmission you have, then I can help.

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Larry Chandler

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SOURCE: the transmission will not shift gears and the

Hi:
This same thing happened to my daughter,s car, and it ended up being fixed with a transmission speed sensor. This sensor not only runs the speedometer, it helps tell the transmission when to shift too.

Anonymous

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SOURCE: 98 Plymouth Voyager Transmission won't go or stay in drive

Check your EATX relay in the fusebox.
EATX = Electronic Automatic Transaxle
the relay is for power supply to TCM (tranny control module) - 4speed will only work in limp mode (park, reverse, neutral, and 2nd gear only) if TCM is off. The relay controls the solenoid with allows fluid flow into the transmission.

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