Sticks in drive

Tiny
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  • 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA
Transmission problem 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

my transmission will stick in drive or 3rd gear and not down shift it will go back to first gear after you shut it off and restart but will not down shift after it reaches overdrive what would cause this it doesnt seem to bother the transmission and shifts to reverse and park just fine it just doesnt like going back to first after reaching overdrive
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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 AT 3:02 PM

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DAVE H
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Have the vehicle plugged into a diagnostic computer to check for transmission related fault codes
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Friday, April 30th, 2010 AT 6:21 AM
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WILLIAM HANNA
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Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 AT 12:03 PM
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KEN L
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This sounds like the shaft speed sensor that gone out but to be sure we must scan the car for codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

An autoparts store will do it for free.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, January 12th, 2018 AT 3:05 PM

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