Transmission not working properly in reverse and neutral?

1998 MAZDA B2500
169,005 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JESSEQFRANKS
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Truck listed above has no reverse and also while running it has no neutral. I have to shut it off to use neutral. Anybody know what the issue is??
Oct 5, 2021 at 11:24 PM
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Assuming there are no codes, the thing I would start with is checking the shift cable to make sure it is adjusted properly.

Here is a guide that will help with codes as we should check to make sure we don't have another issue:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

If there are none, then please see the info below on how to replace and adjust the shift linkage.

I would start with this and if that is fine then we need to check the fluid and change it if it is low or dirty.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Please run through this and let us know what questions you have. Thanks
Oct 6, 2021 at 4:07 PM