My 95 Cherokee 4x4 doesn't have 1st gear when it's in drive. In order for me to have 1st is to shift it manually. Any ideas??

 

I would say a bad solenoid in the trans. Not 100% sure though.

 

That's what I'm thinking too. And it should be the 1/2 solenoid right?

 

I think its the 1/2 3/4 solenoid. Pretty sure there's only 2 others a 2/3 solenoid and one for reverse? It should be the 1/2 3/4 solenoid in the middle.

 

I take it that you checked the trans fluid level and condition. If you have and the fluid is nice and red and actually smells good then I would say that the solenoid is giving you issues.

I changed all 3 on my 97 last week and the biggest issue that I had was getting the dipstick tube seperated. I tried the hose clamp idea, heat, cussing, pulling and tugging and all those failed for me. I eneded up cutting the tube and using 1/2" fuel line to splice it back. Just be careful with the wiring because it can be brittle from the heat.