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Shifting problems on an 85 gmc auto trans

85 full sive gmc serria automatic transmission has reverse and first but wont shift out of first gear to go into 2nd or drive would like to know possible cause

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    Could be the modulator valve. Check or replace that first as it is fairly cheap. Also check all vacuum connections. If this does not resolve the issue you could have a more serious problem that may require a rebuild

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There are solved help links provided below: -------

Click the link below and go through the details and diagrams to troubleshoot the problem: -----
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2007 Chrysler 300: Transmission Stuck in Park?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/06/2007-chrysler-300-transmission-stuck-in.html

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http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/1996-toyota-corolla-transmission-shift.html

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------- 2007 Ford Expedition: How to shift car in neutral with Dead Battery http://www.howtorepairguide.com/2012/11/2007-ford-expedition-how-to-shift-car.html -------- 2002 Nissan sentra will not go out of park mode? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/2002-nissan-sentra-will-not-go-out-of.html -------- Nissan Sentra stuck in park? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/nissan-sentra-stuck-in-park.html --------- Car will not come out of Park?

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