1993 Chevy Cavalier

1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
250,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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XXSS69XX
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When I parked my car for the winter it shifted fine. But now that I pulled it out to drive it again it won't shift out of 1st unless I let up off of the gas. If I hold the gas pedal down it won't shift.
Mar 25, 2011 at 3:04 AM
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FIXITMR
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what about manual shift 1-2-D? maybe if you drive for awhile it will clear up? did you check trans fluid level?
Mar 25, 2011 at 3:44 AM
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XXSS69XX
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I've tried the manual and it seems to do the same thing. The fluids are all full.
Mar 25, 2011 at 4:29 AM
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FIXITMR
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check your trans kickdown cable. maybe trans fluid and filter change would help?
Mar 25, 2011 at 4:44 AM
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XXSS69XX
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I know the end of the kickdown cable that is on the throttle body is good, and moves the cable. I just changed the fluid in July or August.
Mar 25, 2011 at 5:08 AM
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FIXITMR
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you could try disconnecting KD cable at throttle body and see what happens? see if has any effect?
Mar 26, 2011 at 2:48 AM
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