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2004 PT Cruiser doesn't go into drive or reverse right away.

rocky312rocky312 Member Posts: 1
edited January 2016 in Chrysler
When it's real cold out my cruiser, unless real warmed up is not taking off right away into reverse or drive when I put into gear it works fine when it's above 30 degrees. What could be the problem.

Answers

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Delayed shifts when cold is not that uncommon with older cars. When was the last time you had a transmission service, with fluid change and filter? Was the proper type of fluid used? It should be ATF +4.
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