Transmission forward gears not working

1998 HONDA PASSPORT
153,000 MILES • 3.2L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RALPH PTACEK
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Lost all forward gears, reverse still would work. So, I take the transmission out and have it rebuilt at a local shop. I get the transmission back and reinstall it. I have reverse but no forward gears still! Argh!
Jun 20, 2017 at 8:56 AM
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HMAC300
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did you scan for codes first? may be the mode switch which tells it which gear to put it in. See picture.
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Jun 20, 2017 at 12:26 PM
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CODYHUR
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I have a 2001 Honda passport that is slipping in 3rd gear or not engaging. The rest of the gears work fine. Can anyone tell me what's wrong?
Feb 27, 2018 at 8:57 PM
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Hello,

Do all the shift indicator lights work as you have a key on and going through the gears?

Please let me know,

Cheers, Ken
Mar 2, 2018 at 11:30 AM
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CODYHUR
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Yes they work fine. It engages in every gear except for third. I'm pretty sure I know what's wrong with it but I don't want to believe it because it's an expensive fix.lol I believe 3rd gear clutch pack is out. I don't see anything electrical causing it to not engage completely and let the clutches slip.
Mar 2, 2018 at 7:51 PM
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You must have a transmission input shaft sensor that is going out can you run the codes to see whats come up?

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

Here is a video of the being done.

https://youtu.be/f3bETtCIdxM

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Mar 3, 2018 at 1:24 PM