hi, i am a new member to this forum with a question ..

I have a 1994 Dodge Caravan that will shift normally at times and be stuck in 1st gear when it is used again.

What could be the problem/problems ?

Thanks

 

Welcoem to the site. I will move this thread to the Caravan section,
FF

 

probably best to see if any codes. check engine light on?

 

On a '94 van, you need a scan tool to pull transmission codes. You will need to have a shop or someone with access to a tool pull them and go from there. They actually get stuck in second gear when they go into limpin.

 

Hi,

The check engine light doesn't come on but a check gauge light flicks on every once in awhile with the gauges dropping to the left like you shut the engine off..

I will make an appt, with a transmission shop tomorrow and see what they say.. the codes etc...

thanks to you all,
ed

 

Hi Everyone,

The transmission needed a new TCM --cost about $180 and then with the diagnosis and replacement etc. about $ 160 -- it will be about $350 total.

What a relief !

Thanks for you input.
Ed