1997 Dodge Avenger transmission problem?

1997 DODGE AVENGER
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRANDONMLONGSR
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hello i have just purchased a 1997 dodge avenger knowing it needed some sort of transmission work ,
what happens is when i start the car and try to shift into gear it doesnt always want to shift , then when it does the engine revs up but the tires do not turn i tried a fluid flush and filter repair no help there what is the problem is it need a new transmission or transmission control module? anything you can help with will be great thanks
Jul 28, 2010 at 12:52 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like the transmission is slipping,bring it in and have it checked out.
Jul 28, 2010 at 12:58 AM
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MADMIKE1735
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before you do anything, is the check engine light on??? if so, get it scanned (autozone) for free.... if it throws a speed sensor code, or a TCM code, then most likely the tranny will go into whats called "limp" mode and is an easy fix... those trannys have 2 speed sensors, they are magnetic and always get covered in worn metal from the tranny... cheap part, around 30-45 each, change both... input and output.
Aug 26, 2010 at 8:38 PM
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