95 Transmission, no 1st or 4th gear

[CarputerGuy]

My 95 Grand Prix lost 1st and 4th gear. The check engine lamp is on, but I don't know what code because that particular year you can't do the "count flashing light " method.

What ya'll think, tranny done or just a solenoid problem.

When I put it in reverse there's no slipping, hard to tell when having it in drive, because it's taking of in 2nd gear.

[maxwedge]

You need the code, trans is in default now, it must be scanned, no other way.

[CarputerGuy]

So if it's a solinoid problem, the trans will go into default? (at Chrysler we called it "limp mode")

Anyway to get it out of default, like disconnect the battery? With a Chrysler you'd just shut off the car, and restart it.

[troy1]

default, failsafe, limp, dumba#s mode all the same Scan and come back.