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Question: Transmission question - specifically going into certain gears

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ghost, Gasoline, Santa Clara, CA, March 29, 2009, 11:18
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I asked a different question before regarding transmissions and got a great answer. I'm hoping this will prove beneficial too.

The suburban cannot drive in drive. It cannot drive in D2. It will reverse with no problem when placed in that gear. It will drive in D1 with no problem. But the actual "drive" and "D2" gears are unusuable. The car attempts to go into those gears by the noise I hear (which is a hum) and then idles not going anywhere or catching the gear.

So, we have a transmission issue. Does anyone know what to call this problem and what it takes to fix it? Does this car just need a new transmission? It's old but sturdy.

Thank you for your time.

gloria

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    hemicuda March 30, 2009, 13:55
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    I have used these guys for three of my own vehicles they install used transmissions engines and rear ends, or rebuild yours http://www.santaclaratruckwreckers.com/

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    jbeltran April 03, 2009, 11:57
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    hi, you probly already tried it but if not try to drive in first watching your rpm. when reaches 2500 rpm try shifting to second and see if it engages if yes good sign if not you need a trans. write back.

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