AutoTrans Won't Shift Into Reverse Or Park, Otherwise Operating Fine. HELP!?
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The vehicle is a 1977 GMC MIDAS RV (not in the vehicle list for selection) with the stock autotrans. It suddenly would not go into park when I stopped to get the mail and I later discovered it would not go into reverse as well. The fluid is fine, clean, right level. 57.8K original miles....it is not worn out. It drives fine and all other gears shift smoothly and there is no sign of slippage. I am thinking maybe linkage. I am just learning to walk again, by GOD's grace, and am thinking of getting my hands dirty. This is my only transportation and will soon be my only home the way things are looking. GOD's will be done. Need some insightful advice, if no one minds too much. : ) THANKS in advance. Scott in Bloomington, IN ...genesis_ark@yahoo.com
What makes this problem better or worse?
It is constant , nothing changes it.
How long has your 1990 GMC G3500 had this problem?
Since it happened several months ago. I drive as little as necessary now.
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Well, without a hands on inspection, it's hard to say for sure. But I would suspect some kind of shift linkage issue, if you cannot get it securely into reverse or park. This is where I would focus attention. Other than that, it could be an internal problem, but I would optimistically hope it is external. Only by hands on inspection can you see what is going on.
Thank You DaveJM,
I will crawl under and take a look now that I know it is worth the try. : ) With GOD's help we can do all things. Amen. HE will bless you for your kind assistance, wait and see. : )
Thank You DaveJM, I will crawl under and take a look now that I know it is worth the try. : ) With GOD's help we can do all things. Amen. HE will bless you for your kind assistance, wait and see. : )