Will not go into reverse?

1996 MAZDA B4000
200,000 MILES • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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YOURAVERAGEMAN
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My vehicle listed above will not go into reverse, but it runs in drive just no reverse. I'm confused and could really use some help.
Oct 18, 2024 at 3:07 PM
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STRAILER
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Have you checked to see if the fluid is burnt? If so the reverse clutches/band is burnt up and the transmission needs to be rebuilt.

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

If the transmission has been rebuilt, I would install rebuilt valve body that has all of the shift solenoids. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Oct 19, 2024 at 9:19 AM
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YOURAVERAGEMAN
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Thank you very much, I appreciate you.
Oct 20, 2024 at 9:20 AM
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You are welcome, let us know how it goes.
Oct 20, 2024 at 10:52 AM
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