Car Will Not Shift Into Overdrive, Runs Rough/Dies When Put Into Gear
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Asked by Steve Apr 18, 2014 at 08:32 PM about the 1987 Cadillac Brougham RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hello All,

I have a 1987 Cadillac Brougham, which will not shift into overdrive.  It also dies when
initially putting into gear, unless I step on the gas.  After it gets going, and I stop, it just
seems to run rough when stopped in gear.  Runs smooth when idling in P & N, and at
all other speeds in gear.

I know it's getting old, and the overdrive gear gets worn over time, but I'm wondering if
this has to do with the transmission sensor?  Maybe something else?  It is throwing a
code, but I haven't checked it yet, and don't know if it's related to this issue.

Hoping to avoid a tranny rebuild... I think wishful thinking is better than not thinking!!!!

1 Answer

Artega answered 9 years ago

My 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Shifts Into Reverse But Not Drive ! The transmission oil level looks fine ! Recently I installed A Drive Belt ! It Ran Fine ! Now This ! What Adjustment Is Needed...Maybe A Sensor !

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