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Jeff Blair Posted on Jun 03, 2012
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My 2002 dodge neon wont shift out of first gear

I am a fair mechanic if i know where to start i can usually figure it out. I am at a loss on this one. One day the the transmission is shifting perfectly. The next time i get in it , it will not shift out of first gear. Somebody please give me an easy solution. Thank you with huge graditude.

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I have the same problem. I replaced the input and output speed sensors as well as the transmission shift solenoid. Still wont shift out of 1st and speedometer still wont work but tack does. Any Suggestions?

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Had the same problem. mine was the input/output speed sensors on the trans speedometer was going wacky and trans worked at first then wouldn't shift out of first try these first before the solenoid very inexpensive and it did the job for me. you can utube for more info and easy to replace. I found this posted on other cars too

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You need a transmission shift solenoid. Copy and paste this link

http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-698-100-Transmission-Shift-Solenoid/dp/B000IY78Q2/ref=au_pf_pfg_s?ie=UTF8&Make=Dodge'40&Model=Neon'312&Year=2002'2002&carId=003&n=15684181&newCar=1&s=automotive&vehicleType=automotive

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  • Jorge Padilla
    Jorge Padilla May 14, 2014

    wat if it dose not got a control soleniod ? i got a dinosaur technology on my se neon. witch i should be thankful it can be the torque plates.

  • israel rios
    israel rios May 25, 2014

    i replaced the solinoid on my 05 and it stil ldoes not shift what can it be

  • Art Hawksford
    Art Hawksford Jun 17, 2014

    i just had the same problem with my 2002 dodge neon, i replaced to iput and out put speed sencors on the trans car is fin there about 17.99 each will take 20 min to do jub

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 25, 2010

SOURCE: 2002 dodge neon transmission will not shift out of

check your transmission solenoids see if one went bad also check your vehicle speed sensor if its messed up sending wrong signals

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 20, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 Dodge Intrepid transmission not shifting

Lets all get together and form a class action law suit. This should be a recall. but no body has been killed yet.Our tax dollars get to bail them out so they on keep making defective products.I wounder would they except defective money for there cars.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 16, 2009

SOURCE: 1996 dodge intrepid 3.3 transmission wont shiftout of first gear

two issues here. this may be a low fluid issue. i would check the level of the fluid first. the next issue could be a blown shift solenoid. these are located inside of the transmission pan.also, check the filter as well.(transmission filter could be clogged)

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  • Posted on Feb 26, 2009

SOURCE: 94 dodge neon auto tranny

Hi,

Here is some possible reasons why your transmission is having those problems .

* The gear shift linkage is binding
* There is an internal problem in the transmission
* The throttle cable is broken or disconnected
* The vacuum modulator on the transmission is faulty or the vacuum line is damaged
* The electronic transmission control circuit may be faulty

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 11, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 dodge neon automatic transmission, wont shift

If it happened right after they changed the radiator, did they add transmission fluid? If they did, check your owners manual, or call a dealership, to find out EXACTLY what kind of fluid you need. It may be on a sticker under your hood also. It probably needs ATF+3 or ATF+4. I don't give a rats *** what anyone else says, use them, and them ONLY. If the shop put in something that is supposed to be compatible, then you need to drain the fluid, refill it, run it a little, in rev and first, like 10 feet each direction. Drain the fluid AGAIN, and refill. My Stratus and others (probably same tranny as yours) needs ATF+3 or +4, they are REALLY picky about this. Anything else will mess it up. I have not used MOPAR brand, I have used off brands, like from Wally World, and they are fine. They just need to be EXACTLY the right fluid. Change the filter if it hasn't been done lately too.

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