Transmission failure, will not shift into drive or reverse when the engine is cold?

1994 PONTIAC TRANSPORT
175,000 MILES • 3.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NABEEL JAWAD
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Hello everybody,

The transmission of my vehicle listed above Sport fails to shift into D or R when the engine is still cold, only a ticking sound is heard. Once the temperature is normal it can shift to D or R. Any idea of the reason for that?
Jul 31, 2023 at 11:28 AM
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Yes, if the transmission fluid is low, it will cause this issue.

here is a guide to help you check the fluid level:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

And this guide may help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-diagnose-and-fix-an-automatic-transmission-that-wont-engage-gears

Please go over these guides and get back to us.

Jul 31, 2023 at 5:32 PM