No reverse

2007 DODGE DAKOTA
180,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ZACHARY DYAR
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When I put my truck into reverse all that happens is the engine revs when I push the gas pedal. All other gears work fine. There was no warning at all this would happen. I parked it at work with reverse working fine, and when I got off work it wouldn't reverse at all. What could this be?
Nov 26, 2019 at 5:10 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Most likely the reverse clutch inside the transmission has failed. That would require the removal of the transmission and inspection for the failure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

How long since you changed the fluid and filter?

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

Roy
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Nov 26, 2019 at 5:29 AM
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ZACHARY DYAR
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I just changed the fluid and filter. But it was after I lost reverse. It's my girlfriend's truck and it was her step dad's before her and from what I'm gathering it wasn't maintained at all.
Nov 26, 2019 at 9:34 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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I understand.

Sorry, no easy fix for this one. You need either a used transmission or a rebuild.

Roy
Nov 26, 2019 at 9:40 AM