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When you say hesitation do you mean the engine will rev but the transmission won't engage

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Dec 27, 2009 - This time around, the check-engine light came on, and while driving on the ..... my dodge caravan wont go in reverse and only a few feet forward tranny shot i will go ... I have a 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L 4-speed xmission. ..... having shifting issues sometimes shifts fine other times I have to cut van off ...

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BTW, I have driven it all summer, over 7k miles with no reverse; I just park up hill or in a drive-thru spot! ... 1992 S-10/4.3L V6/249K mi/original 4L60E ... I had a '90 Grand Caravan w/3.3 and same trans. rebuilt at 120k by AAMCO ... I've decided to drive it until the forward gears go out before I pay for a rebuild ...

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Ever notice that while driving that the car hesitates or refuses to go into gear? ... that needs to be replaced, but may sometimes point to a more severe problem. ... If the carwill not shift after engaging the clutch and trying to move the stick, take a .... This is a problem because in park a dodge dose not run the the transmission ...

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honestly its something you have to take to a mechanic. it can be something along the lines of the shift lever not syncing with the gears its suppose to be put in.

just because the "P" is highlighted doesnt mean the car is in park it could still be in reverse. that would mean your gear shift lever is broken and need to take it to a mechanic to fix it or replace it.

run vehicle in park and check transmission fluid.

sounds like a spark plug is fouling out,or a clogged fuel filter.

Yes the cold can do strange things. Try leaving the car to warm up for 10 min prior to driving.

Chrysler vehicles often need to be driven between 300 - 500 miles for the control module on the transmission to "learn" your driving habits. Avoid punching the gas or driving very slow, and you should be just fine.

sounds like you have a speed limiter fitted, the locking up what do you mean by locking up if the ABS is locking up seek a garage

check your oil level
if it is showing just below the fill line it will shut off due to lack of oil
keep a couple of quarts handy

with the engine lt coming on with the cruise light it appears to be a trans problem like it is slipping