Transmission trouble in reverse

Asked by swamp1 May 01, 2012 at 01:15 PM about the 1986 Jeep Comanche

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When put in reverse, you almost have to have the engine at 1/2 to 3/4 throttle to get it to move! The trans works great in forward gears.

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dodgecummins answered 12 years ago

Your trans might be low on fuid or your tans might be going bad and might have to relplace it.

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jayjay101 answered 12 years ago

reverse or first go sone one after the other if fluid is up your trany is gone

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