1997 dodge ram starts but wont drive or reverse

Asked by Dews1983 Jan 14, 2016 at 09:39 PM about the 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie SLT LB RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I tried to clean the IAC. Truck idles fine now and RPM jump when I step on the
gas but it doesnt seem to be shirting and wont move.

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Dews1983 answered 8 years ago

Shifting! Sorry... It starts & idles, won't shift or move forward or reverse. You press on the gas, it revs but nothing. Has a few times on occasion just stopped & died while driving. Seems to have shifting issues more so when it's cold

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