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1998 Dodge Avenger Repair Question


Topics covered: Clutch, Shift solenoid, Body.
Mileage: 161,000 miles.

Asked on January 22, 2012

My car drives but wont shift out of first gear and its a automatic

It has run fine up till know

Answer

Replied on January 22, 2012

You could have a bad shift solenoid or a problem with the torque converter clutch solenoid. The other possibilities are the second gear band clutch failing.
The best place to start is by pulling the trouble codes. Any Advance Auto or Auto Zone will do this for free.
That will give you a good idea as to where to head with the diagnosis as the solenoids will show as faulty or nearing failure when you pull a code test. Then if there are no codes, you wiould look into the issue being a mechanically related problem such as the clucthes or the valve body.

Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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Replied on January 22, 2012

On my way to auto zone

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Replied on January 22, 2012

Let me know how it turns out and I will reply ASAP.

Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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Replied on January 22, 2012

Thanks alot I really appreciate it

Tiny Response from shotgunnerchavez
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Replied on January 23, 2012

It's code p0750 shift solenoid malfunction

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Replied on January 23, 2012

It was the transmission solenoid $150 and I changed it out it runs great now thanks

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Replied on February 2, 2012

You are very welcome. Come back any time you need help and we will be here for you.

Take care

Dr. C

Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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