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2002 Neon won't shift out of 2nd


Crazygirl34
10-18-2005, 12:49 PM
I have a 2002 Dodge neon and it all of a sudden won't shift gears. It stays in 2nd and my check engine light came on. I checked the diagnostic codes and all that came up was 700 which is the transmission computer detecting a problem. I took it to have it checked by a mechanic and he said that the only code he gets is for a shift solenoid B. Does anyone know how much this will approximately cost and where on the tranny it is located? Thanks.

neon_rt
10-18-2005, 04:33 PM
Take it to a real trans shop that works on these. You are in Limp Home mode (2nd gear only). These transmissions are a fully computer controlled units. About 1/2 of the transmissions get the $1500 rebuild package and then still don't work (or fail again within a short time) because a computer problem caused the trans to fail and fixing the trans doesn't solve the computer problem.

Crazygirl34
10-18-2005, 07:43 PM
I have decided it is in my best interest to shop for a new vehicle. I don't want to spend lots of money and then have it go again due to the computer. Thanks alot.

txladybug1981
10-21-2005, 11:18 AM
My is doing the same thing. Did your speedometer stop working?

txladybug1981
10-21-2005, 04:57 PM
Took my 02 to Dodge today and the output speed sensor is bad. Check those first they are about 25.00 and are relatively simple to change.

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