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Anonymous Posted on Sep 21, 2009

Transmission will not engage forward or reverse

I have a 1997 Cadillac Sedan Deville. The transmission will not engage forward or reverse. There are no broken or out of adjustment linkages. Transmission fluid and filter has already been changed. No Check Engine or Service Soon lights displaying. No feeling of engagement forward or reverse of any kind. No burnt smell. No leakage. When placed in any gear, nothing happens...no sounds, no ****, no nothing. Could it be the transmission pump, some exterior electrical part, or can you tell me exactly what the problem is? Thanks, GB

  • Anonymous Sep 21, 2009

    Fluid and filter was changed to fix the problem.

  • Anonymous Sep 21, 2009

    tedpineywood,

    The fluid was changed to fix the problem. Problem still exist.

    GB

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Was fluid and filter changed to fix this,?????????? or did it happen right after this was done??????????. you are not clear.

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