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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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My beater won't go in Reverse it's like if I had it in neutral. When I put it in Drive it works just fine.I would like to know if anybody had experience with this kind of problem.
The car is a 97 ford probe.

Does anyone know a good transmision shop around DFW?

any input would be appreciated. thanks!
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 03:32 PM
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Make sure the cable's adjusted right. It may just be that it's not going into gear. If that's not it, you're into $$$.
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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Make sure the cable's adjusted right. It may just be that it's not going into gear. If that's not it, you're into $$$.
Dumb question. what cable ?
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 03:54 PM
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Not really a dumb question. I'm not all that familiar with the Ford Probe, but most FWD auto cars have a cable going from the shifter to the trans. If that cable has slipped or stretched, the car won't go into some gear. I *think* it goes into the top of the tranny on your car, but it's been too long for me to remember for sure. Hope this helps.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 12:20 PM
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Does anyone know a good transmision shop around DFW?
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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I sure dont, it seems they all wanna rape you. Might check prices on used trannys.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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I sure dont, it seems they all wanna rape you. Might check prices on used trannys.
That's right. Last time I paid more than $2000 to rebuild it.
I was visiting some family in Denver when it happened. I was so desperate to fix it cause I had to come back to Texas so this ******* took advantage and rape me so bad I didn't know any other place so I had to pay it.

do you know a place where I can find used trannys?
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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junk yard....look in the phone book.(you may have to dust it off first)
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