Transmission Won't Shift Out of First Gear

Trigger · 03-22-2011, 09:35 AM

I've got a 95 Wrangler with a 4.0L and auto tranny. I went through a fairly large mud hole the other day and now the tranny won't shift out of first when you put it in the forward gears. It's not slipping at all, just won't shift out of first gear. All the other gears work fine. Someone told me to remove the transmission control module, but I'm fairly sure there isn't one on it. I'm open to any and all suggestions. I changed the fluid and filter yesterday with hopes that would help and it didn't do anything.

Also, can someone recommend a good transmission shop in the Dayton area?

jfiscus · 03-22-2011, 06:29 PM

You need a rebuild, unfortunately this happens a lot with these trans in water; seen it happen at least twice in person. Will see what a buddy would charge to rebuild it for you.

Redriverranger · 03-22-2011, 08:53 PM

Do you mean it won't shift out of first when taking off in drive, or something else. Does it do manual second and drive as well as first, or not.

Trigger · 03-22-2011, 11:22 PM

It doesn't matter what gear you're in going forward, it will not shift out of first gear. All other gears are tight and work fine. Tranny is not slipping at all, just won't shift out of first in drive or second.

BIGRAM · 03-23-2011, 12:03 AM

My Ram done that and I was told it went into limpout mode. I unhooked the battery and the issue solved itself. Don't know if that is your issue but it's worth a shot.

twiztedzuki · 03-23-2011, 02:00 PM

got my buggy together with 3800 stall, rev. man. v-body and tci race rebuild and it only has reverse and 3rd! so it in floor apart tryn figure it out, so i can bring it down pull steve n bubba up upper staircase

03-22-2011, 09:35 AM	#1
Trigger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 281	Transmission Won't Shift Out of First Gear I've got a 95 Wrangler with a 4.0L and auto tranny. I went through a fairly large mud hole the other day and now the tranny won't shift out of first when you put it in the forward gears. It's not slipping at all, just won't shift out of first gear. All the other gears work fine. Someone told me to remove the transmission control module, but I'm fairly sure there isn't one on it. I'm open to any and all suggestions. I changed the fluid and filter yesterday with hopes that would help and it didn't do anything. Also, can someone recommend a good transmission shop in the Dayton area?

03-22-2011, 08:53 PM	#3
Redriverranger White ranger guy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Red river gorge,ky Posts: 274	Do you mean it won't shift out of first when taking off in drive, or something else. Does it do manual second and drive as well as first, or not. __________________ 91 Ranger ext cab, 60, 14 bolt, 4:88's, 39.5's, doubler, lot's of character

03-23-2011, 12:03 AM	#5
BIGRAM Ready to Wheel!!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stanton, KY Posts: 263	My Ram done that and I was told it went into limpout mode. I unhooked the battery and the issue solved itself. Don't know if that is your issue but it's worth a shot. __________________ 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L SWB 3/4 axles, 39.5 IROKS, HYDRO assist

03-23-2011, 02:00 PM	#6
twiztedzuki Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waverly ohio Posts: 586	got my buggy together with 3800 stall, rev. man. v-body and tci race rebuild and it only has reverse and 3rd! so it in floor apart tryn figure it out, so i can bring it down pull steve n bubba up upper staircase __________________ SMITH BUILT PERIOD

03-22-2011, 06:29 PM	#2
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	You need a rebuild, unfortunately this happens a lot with these trans in water; seen it happen at least twice in person. Will see what a buddy would charge to rebuild it for you.

03-22-2011, 11:22 PM	#4
Trigger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 281	It doesn't matter what gear you're in going forward, it will not shift out of first gear. All other gears are tight and work fine. Tranny is not slipping at all, just won't shift out of first in drive or second.