Auto Parts: 1994 dodge shadow es 3.0, pep boys, dodge shadow

Question
I bought this car with the understanding that the radiator was leaking and needed replacing...We test drove in her subd. at about 40 mph becauase it had no tag or insurance...When we drove it home a few miles we noticed it wouln't shift into 3rd or 4th gear ....could this be due to the radiator leaking and not building up the pressure it needs to shift or what?? Please help i'm lost....thank you

Answer
Hi Dennis,

Trans won't shift would indicate a bad trans or a bad trans controller. You'll need to have it tested to see which component has taken a walk...

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