The transmission was non responsive to any input from the shift selector. Shift selector in N, wheels were locked as if in Park. Transmission fluid at proper level and clear/pink. No sign of anything disconnected on transmission. Disconnected & reconnected battery. transmission now functioning properly. Please list probable causes in descending order of likelihood.
SOURCE: shift cable disconnected from transmission
Sounds like either a part is broken or something needed is missing. First you need to know what is supposed to be and then you can figure "what is or isn't".
If you don't know enough about it, I would suggest you find someone who is better qualified to help make a determination here.
SOURCE: my 2001 dodge grand caravan
so it idles fine as long as it is in park. when you shift it into gear it stalls?
Does it feel like if you had a manual transmission and you let out the clutch with your foot on the brake?
if you are in a place you can do this safely without hitting anything try starting it while the transmission is in neutral. After it starts put it into either drive or reverse with your foot off the brake. Does it start to move, then the rpms start to drop fast and then stall?
Again if you can do this in a safe place what happens if you do the above and as soon as it goes into gear you give it a little gas? Will it move and stay running until you come to a stop? If yes the torque converter is locked.
Unfortunately from the description of the fluid and this symptom your likely looking at replacing the transmission.
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SOURCE: The transmission downshifts hard somtimes when
check the transmission fluid level to begin with. if this is not the problem, try changing the transmission filter. should be a cheap and easy solution to your problem
SOURCE: 97 caravan check engine light, transmission will not up shift from 1st.
The only reasonable part is the labor charge. I couldn't second-guess the shop's recommendation, maybe both parts are needed, but you could have them replace the shift solenoid, and try driving it for awhile, see what happens. Then if you need the TCM, try a used one from a salvager for less than half the cost of new. That is something you could install yourself.
Whatever you decide, good luck.
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