1995 jeep grand cherokee transmission does not shift and at times

I suggtes to check vacuum lines.

drop the pan and change the filter and gasket, that might buy you some time if it is not too far gone.
i don't know how many quarts of transmission fluid are required for this task but the part store should have it in their computer

Try checking the blown fuse - perhaps its the problem

Try neutral. or in drive, but just crawling. Give light pressure to the stick and sort of let it just fall into 4x4

sounds like a possible shift solenoid. If it's due for a fluid change, do that and add a container of lucas trans conditioner. Likely you have a drain plug on the pan so if the fluid was recently serviced, just drain a quart out and replace with the additive, then top off.
If the condition does not change within a week, likely you will need better diagnosis from a reputable trans shop.

no. its part of the valve body inside of the transmission. you would need to drain and remove the transmission oil pan and then remove the valve body. Best left to a transmission shop or reputable repair center.

omg you people should not be giving advise . the problem is common its a throttle position sensor or a manifold tempature sending unit or combo of both they are what work hand in hand to shift trans

The button itself may be bad. If the button is ok, then the problem could be in the transmission control module located behind the dash or worse, it could be an internal problem with the transmission itself. I would start small by checking or replacing the panel that includes the overdrive button. The easiest and cheapest place to get one is a salvage or junk yard. If this doesn't solve the problem then it is best to take your Jeep to certified mechanic. When it comes to the Grand Cherokee, they used around 5 or 6 different transmissions and several different transmission control modules. I wouldn't recommend the do-it-yourself guy try working on those systems. I Just recently replaced the transmission in my 93 Cherokee and finding a used one that was actually the right model was like looking for a needle in a haystack

These pages cover the transmissions used in Jeeps over the years. Transmissions are arranged by the most recently introduced transmissions first.
Factory Transmissions 45RFE: The 45RFE four speed automatic transmission was used in 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokees with 4.7L engines. 46RE: The 46RE four speed automatic transmission was used in 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokees with 5.9L engines.
44RE: The 44RE four speed automatic transmission was used in 1996 to 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee's with 5.2L engines.
42RE: The 42RE four speed automatic transmission was used in 1993.3 to 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokees with 4.0L engines.
46RH: The 46RH four speed automatic transmission was used in 1993 to 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokees with 5.2L engines.
32RH: The 32RH three speed automatic transmission was used in 1992 to 1995 Wrangler with 4.0L engine and it continues to be used in 1997+ Wrangler with 4.0L engine.
30RH: The 30RH three speed automatic transmission was used in 1992 to 1995 Wrangler & 1992 to 1996 Cherokee with 2.5L engine.
AW4: The AW4 four speed automatic transmission was used in 1987 to 1990 Jeep Cherokee (XJ), & Jeep Comanche with 2.5L & 4.0L engines. The AW4 was also used in 1987 through 1992 Jeep Comanche & 1991 through 1998 Jeep Cherokee & 1993 through 1993.5 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 4.0L engines.
AX-15: The AX-15 is a medium duty 5 speed manual transmission. It was introduced in mid 1989 in YJs with the 4.2L engine and XJs and MJs with this engine. The first year of the Grand Cherokee (ZJ), the AX-15 was rare option only with the 4.0L engine. The AX-15 is still used in TJs and XJs with the 4.0L engine.
AX-5: The AX-5 (and AX-4, the non-overdrive version) is a light duty 5 speed manual transmission. It was used in all Wranglers from 1987 equipped with the 2.5L I4 engine. It was also used in Cherokees (XJ) and Comanches (MJ) with the 2.8L V6 and 2.5L I4.
BA10/5: The BA 10/5 is a light duty 5 speed manual transmission. It was used in all 4.2L equipped Wranglers (YJ) from 1987 to mid-1989, and all 4.0L Cherokees (XJ) and Comanches (MJ) for the same years.
T-5: The T-5 is a light duty 5 speed transmission used in CJs from 1982 until 1986. It was also found in some 84-85 Cherokees (XJ).
TF727: The TF 727 is a heavy duty 3 speed automatic used in full sized Jeeps (SJs and J series pickups) from 1980-1983. From 1984-1992 the 727 was only used in these trucks with the AMC 360 V8.
999: The 999 is a medium duty 3 speed automatic used in CJs from 1980-1986. It was also used in 1984-1990 SJs and J pickups with the 4.2L engine, in the YJ from 1987-1991 with the 2.5L and 4.2L engine, and in the XJ and MJ through 1986.
904,909: The 904 and 909 are light duty 3 speed automatic used in CJs from 1980-1986 only with the I4 engine. It was also used during this time period with XJs and MJs with the I4 and V6 engine. The 909 is a 904 with a lock-up torque converter.
SR-4, T-4: The SR-4 and T-4 are light duty four speed manual transmissions used in CJs from 1980 until 1986.
T-176, T-177, T-178: The T-176, T-177, and T-178 are a medium duty four speed manual transmission used in Jeep CJs, SJs, and J pickups from 1980-1986.
T-150: The T-150 is the 3 speed manual transmission that was used in CJs from 1976 to 1979.
T-18: The T-18 is a heavy duty four speed used in Jeeps from 1971 until 1981. It was only used in the CJ from 1971-1979.
T-15: The T-15 was used only in V8 equipped CJs and Jeep trucks from 1972 to 1975.
TH400: The TH 400 is a heavy duty three speed automatic that was used in CJs with the BW 13-39 transfer case from 1976-1979. The TH 400 was also used in full sized Jeeps (SJs and J series pickups) from the late 60s until 1979.
T-14: he T-14 is a three speed transmission used with the "Dauntless" Buick V6 and AMC I6 from 1967 to 1975.
T-86: The T-86 is one of the three speeds used with the many CJs and Jeepster Commandos with the "Dauntless" Buick V6.
T-98: The T-98 varies only slightly from the T-18. It was used from the 50s until 1970 in different Jeeps.
T-90: The T-90 was the standard three speed for CJ and their military counterparts built from 1945 until 1971. It was also the standard transmission for Willys Wagons, Willys Pickups, FC trucks, and Jeepster/Commandos during this time period.
T-84: The T-84 is a light duty three speed used in MBs and GPWs during WWII

Good luck!!!

sounds like you need a new overdrive