1995 Geo Prizm wont change out of 2nd gear

1995 GEO PRIZM
97,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TOWTRUKMAFIA
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I have a 95 geo prizm. the issue I was having was the tranny so i put in a motor and tranny from a 96 and it was fine at first. I drove home from work (29 miles) and I parked it for about a week. when I went to drive it the tranny wont shift out of gear. when I accelerate the car passed 20 mph it revs high. when I let of the throttle it does nothing until I rev the rpms back up . The car runs great otherwise. any and all ideas wuold be greatly appreaciated .
Mar 31, 2008 at 6:02 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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The shift cables could be in a bind, caused by worn cables or worn motor mounts causing excessive engine movement.
Could also be the shifter assembly in the console.

I hope you replaced the clutch when you did the swap?
Apr 1, 2008 at 6:36 AM