2004 neon manuel will not shift into reverse. I have got it into reverse a couple times and it drives fine.

that is a hum dinger, largest ever posted, in one shot.
very good.!
one word , the transmission slips. (never drive a slipping tranny)
overheat indicator.! that is key.
many newer cars will change the transmission shifting any time
the engine over heats.
and overheat wins over transmission , every time.
if the engine burns up, what good is any transmission.? nada.

solve overheat first.

slip or flare.
is when the engine RPM rises fast and the car dont go faster.
SLIPS.
and slipping burns up trannyclutchs and increases the damage. inside the transmission, dont do that. dont allow it,
park it and fix it.

on some tranny there is a temperature sensor that the TCM
watches and changes shift patterns based on AFT fluid temps.
and if the ATF fluid gets too hot , it takes actions. to keep the tranny from harm.

why not get a scan too and see what DTC errors there are..
DTC, engine overheate.
DTC< tranny overheat (caused by above)

probly hav a linkage problem--try ajustin it at trans under the car--u need a repair manual=partstore haz them--also displays maintenance for all area of vehicle--put jackstands under car cause a jack alone will fall

Why would the engine light be on all the time?

Do you only drive a vehicle & never fix a thing?

NO REVERSE ON TRANSMISSION







It
can be issue with gears or problem with transmission and needs to be rebuilt.
Also get the tranny fluid checked. If it\'s low, then such problems
occurs.







To
troubleshoot these types of issues, check the actual solved problems with these
types of issues.



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Click
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Transmission Fluid Burnt Brown and not Shift to reverse?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2003-lexus-rx300-transmission-fluid.html



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2007 Chrysler 300: Transmission Stuck in Park?

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2000 Toyota Camry:
Transmission slipping and Stuck up?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2000-toyota-camry-transmission-slipping.html

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1996 Toyota Corolla: Transmission
Shift Interlock will not Release?

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CV AXLE stuck in Transmission?

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Transmission in reverse,
acts like it\'s in neutral?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/transmission-in-reverse-acts-like-its.html

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Delayed shift and harsh
Shifting?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/delayed-shift-and-harsh-shifting.html



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Dodge neon wont go in reverse?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/dodge-neon-wont-go-in-reverse.html



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Dodge Automatic transmission will not go into
reverse?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/dodge-automatic-transmission-will-not.html



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Dodge manual transmission will not go in
reverse gear?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/dodge-manual-transmission-will-not-go.html



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Transmission is making buzzing noise?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-is-making-buzzing-noise.html



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1998 Dodge Ram: Not Shift
To Reverse?

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Transmission leak on Toyota?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-leak-on-toyota.html



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Automatic transmission,
with no reverse?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/02/automatic-transmission-with-no-reverse.html



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No Movement When
Transmission is Shifted to Drive or Third?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/03/no-movement-when-transmission-is.html



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While going in reverse mode
Fuse number 27 blows on Ford Ranger?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/02/while-going-in-reverse-mode-fuse-number.html



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These
will help.



Thanks.

Yes, it could be the transmission control module or a shift solenoid in the transmission is plugged up or burnt out so it doesn't shift up.
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Here is some info. about fuse locations on the 2004 Dodge Neon.

Circuit Protection Fuses Fuse block

Fuse block fuse location

Power Distribution Center (PDC)

PDC fuse and relay location

Shifter needs adjustment,or manual shift valve and transmission range sensors are faulty.

Moisture has gotten into some electrical connectors when the heater core was replaced. These electronic transmissions have speed sensors and electrical connectors that do not like moisture in them. disconnect any connectors that may have gotten wet. Blow them out with compressed air. Good luck.

Sounds like it could be worn gear linkages, which would stop you from being able to push the gearstick in to the reverse gate (usually by pushing the gear stick down or pulling a lever up under it). If you can get under the car take a look, there should be a set of joined poles leading out from where your gear lever is, check that all the connections on these are reasonably tight.

bent reverse fork.

check over all enigne mounts
check select cable /linkages
adjust the safety switch