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89 wagoner wont take off in drive

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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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Default 89 wagoner wont take off in drive

i have a 89 wgoneer and need some help. it will not take off in drive it just kinda rolls. if i put it in low it takes right off. if i shift it manually it works perfect. no problems what so ever. but will not pull in drive. any advice?
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 05:42 PM
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Year: 1991 XJ SPORT 2 DR.
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does it seem like it starting in high gear? if so you might want to check on or replace the 1st gear solenoid in the trans.
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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yes it seems like it is trying to take off in drive. but if i down shift it and then up shift it works great. where is 1st gear part at in trans?
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