1999 chrysler cirrus not shifting out of 1st gear

Trans could be stuck in limp in mood, may just need to replace the speed sensor, or diagnose the no speedo problem.. Trans relies on speed sensor info to shift

Sounds like a speed sensor, I will look into that, but if the speedometer isn't working, its either cable, or electronic. Being a 2000, I'm guessing electronic. Chrysler have a lot of electronics on the transmission, as they are electronic themselves. I had an alternator go bad and my battery died, and the car wouldn't shift, it actually down shifted while driving. Have your battery and alternator checked first, then sensors. Like shift silinoid, speed sensor etc.

According to Stratusphere.net, "Symptom: The car won't shift out of 1st gear. The 'Check Engine' light is on.

The speedometer doesn't work for this one. You're only able to go about 30 MPH without going above 4000 RPM.

Likely Cause #1: The Output Shaft Speed Sensor went bad.
Likely Solution #1: Replace the sensor (Part #4800879)."

The good news is that they are relatively cheap if you can install them yourself.

Had the same problem on my 1999 cirrus lxi. Replaced the output speed sensor on the tranny and topped off the tranny fluid... cleared the check engine light and the cirrus ran great. Caution...the output speed sensor reqires removal of the front left tie and plastic weatherproofing to replace. once you find it's locvation, the replacement is relatively easy.

it is going into limp mode. You need to take it to a trans shop to have diagnostic

check for low fluid .governor valve sticking.1-2 shift valve sticking.2-4 servo passages restricted.2-4 band worn .band not engaged in the anchor pin.

go to pep boys and by the book for your car! it will tell you everything and anything that you can possibley think of

Check the speed sensor on the tranny cause if the speedometer is not working the tranny will not shift.The computer will not recognize that the transmission is in motion so will not shift.

transmission speed sensor needs replacing about 40.oo$ at the dealer sits on the right side of transmission looking from the front of the radiator g s.

Change the trans.fluid and at the same time check the lenkage.