Manual neon wont shift into reverse

FWD. AUTOMATIC. 137 MILES. Got a 2001 neon three speed auto that won't downshift into first automatically (stays in 2). A little background. Had a previous issue a few weeks ago with the kickdown lever sticking (corrosion on the shaft) so it wouldn't shift into third. I resolved that by dropping the valve body and cleaning the corrosion from 2000 Neon automatic transmission problem. d.boyd. 06-11-2006, 10:25 PM. I'm having a SERIOUS problem with my automatic transmission. For some reason, it will not reverse. If I shift into reverse, it sticks as if it's in park or neutral, and when shifted into neutral, the car acts as if it's in 1st gear. Park, Drive, 2, and 1 all act normal. Replaced Clutch, car won't shift into gear. Maintenance/Repairs. ford, mustang. rs.lainhart September 1, 2016, 4:41pm #1. So I just put a new clutch in my 01 Mustang with the baby 3.8l engine and a 5 speed T5OD transmission. The car will shift through all gears fine when turned off, but when I start it in neutral and push the clutch in, it won Bad Transmission Shift Solenoid Symptoms 1. Check Engine light The first sign you will notice of all bad shift solenoid symptoms is probably the check engine light. The check engine light will light up even when there is a problem with the transmission. Mostly it lightens up, and you will see a P0700 Trouble code. When the switch does fail, usually a few symptoms will be produced that can alert the driver that a problem has occurred and should be serviced. 1. Reverse lights function intermittently. Intermittent functionality of the reverse lights is a symptom that the backup light switch may be having a problem. If the contacts in the switch are worn or Signs That Your Clutch May Be Going Bad. Problems with the clutch disc itself or its related parts can cause many symptoms. Your car may function poorly: it may start out slowly even though the engine is racing. Or it may be hard to get the car into reverse or into gear at all. 2003 Dodge Neon won't shift out of park 5 Answers - hey all I got the 2004 Dodge Neon when I put it in reverse it wont move and also won't shift out of first gear and also my my spedometer messe and sinc somebody could tell me to try it woul appreciate - The manual shifter just moves around like it's not hooked up. If your transmission is running low on transmission fluid, the first symptom is usually a hard shifting condition, meaning your car will jolt forward when it shifts. With enough fluid loss, your transmission will eventually be stuck in one gear. 98 Posts. #4 · Nov 25, 2013. Probably the cable snapped somewhere. You might be able to find the linkage on RockAuto.com. You can jack up the car so that the front wheels are off the ground and try moving the shift lever manually to confirm that the transmission is functioning as it should. D. Noted below are a few of these warning signs that should alert you to contact a local ASE certified mechanic to inspect and replace the neutral safety switch if needed. 1. Engine will not crank in park but cranks in neutral. When the driver turns the ignition switch and the automatic transmission is in park, or the manual transmission is in Move the shift in the Park position but leave the engine running. Pull the hood release under the dashboard on the driver's side until you hear the hood pop open. Lift the hood and secure it with the rod prop or ensure the hood supports are strong enough to keep