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1997 dodge dakota crewcab automatic transmission linkeage problem

Won't shift into reverse and shows in R when in drive. won't go into park and have to use parking brake to keep from rolling.

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Can you disconnect the linkage at the transmission and manually shift the trans into park ?

Testimonial: "the plastic pins were shaved off after 15 years of use and the cable slipped off after breaking into. actually a mechanic took a file and put a notch on the shifter and added a "D"ring around the notch so it would catch the gears. It works great now. Saved me from having to wait for him to order the part which would take 3-5 business days, $100.00 for the part then add labor. I had my truck back in working condition after 2 hrs. Great Job everyone! Charlie in Arkansas.. WPS!!!"

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 12, 2008

SOURCE: transmission wont shift into park

need to adjust the shift linkage

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 23, 2008

SOURCE: won't go into any other gear, stays in park

This may sound stupid but did you put your foot on the brake when you try and shift--try that

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 20, 2008

SOURCE: dodge magnum gear shift

I had the same problem. The interlock was not the problem. I had the shifter replaced (at my own expense because drive train warranty would not cover). After examining the old shifter discovered source of problem is a plastic cam on the front of ths shifter. A tiny PLASTIC ear which connects to a small spring had broken off. I repaired this by putting in a small screw where the ear had been. Incidentally, my tow truck driver had also seen the same problem on several Chrysler 300s. In my estimation this is a poor design on Chrysler's part.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 23, 2009

SOURCE: 97 Dakota Wont move in reverse

it doesent have to be slipping to go bad.youve lost reverse and it could be the solenoid on the side of the trasnmission but i dont think so since it would affect all the gears

robert kious

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  • Posted on Jan 27, 2009

SOURCE: EL60 automatic transmission

that would be a solenoid pack most likely that is located on the transmission at the top front

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