it does engage in reverse but no movement?

2000 NISSAN XTERRA
145,000 MILES
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PEARLHICKORY
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Hi guys,,, got automatic, 6 cyl, transmission runs forward fine, it does engage in reverse but no movement,, you can feel it slowly shift into Reverse,,, if you press the gas,, it will creep backwards a few feet and stops,, any ideas greatly appreciated,, thanks,
Sep 12, 2012 at 3:31 PM
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Hello,

Can I ask if the reverse lights are working? if not I would replace the gear range sensor on the side of the transmission here is a diagram to help. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Sep 12, 2012 at 3:50 PM
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PEARLHICKORY
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Thanks for that tip, I had an extra transmission so I took the sensor off to replace it with the one on the truck and it worked thanks for your help. I love this site.

Sep 12, 2012 at 3:56 PM
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

Sep 12, 2012 at 5:27 PM