Transmission

2003 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
41,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NCTIGGER2
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2003 Olds Silhouette Transmission lever moves but it will not go in gear.
Jul 13, 2011 at 2:01 PM
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KHLOW2008
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I would suggest starting with the basics.

Check the transmission fluid level and condition.

Try shifting through each gear and see if any works.

Did the transmission showed any irregularities prior to this occurring?

Any other information that you think might help?
Jul 13, 2011 at 2:34 PM
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NCTIGGER2
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The van was serviced today (oil change, state inspection and fluid levels checked). The shift lever moves up and down, the indicater stays in P (park). The transmission stays in park and will not go in gear. Transmission level is at full mark. Hope this helps in diagnostics
Jul 13, 2011 at 2:52 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Yes, the information helps.

The gear shift linkages have a faut somewhere. Check for broken cable, dislodged clipsand missing bolts/bushes.
Jul 13, 2011 at 3:55 PM
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NCTIGGER2
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Thankx for the help it is fixed the cable clip had slipped off of t he transaxle. Replaced and it "clicked" in place. Thankx again!
Jul 15, 2011 at 4:27 PM
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KHLOW2008
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You're welcome.

Glad to know you have the problem fixed.

Have a nice day.
Jul 15, 2011 at 6:00 PM