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97 Chrysler Cirrus LX won't change out of 1st gear

Tiny
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  • 1997 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 157,000 MILES
Automatic tranission 1997 chrysler cirrus lx v6 will not change out of first gear. I just had a new ignition switch put on and now it won't change out of first. What could the problen be?
Thursday, August 4th, 2011 AT 12:53 AM

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Tiny
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It's actually stuck in second gear. That's "limp" mode that allows you to drive slowly to a repair shop. You must turn the ignition switch off and restart the engine to get it out of limp-in. As a general rule, if it goes right to second gear as soon as you shift into gear, the problem is sensor-related. If it goes to limp-in during or right after an up-shift, it is more likely to be slippage in one of the clutch packs. You
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Thursday, August 4th, 2011 AT 1:08 AM
Tiny
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Thank you, I had to drive it 32 miles home that way I hope I didn't mess up the transmission. And I'm praying like crazy I won't get charged a arm and leg just to have it looked at let alone fixed.
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Thursday, August 4th, 2011 AT 1:38 AM

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