Hey, my 1996 cherokee is stuck is 3rd gear but has reverse and shifts fine. But it's missing a throttle valve cable (kickdown cable) could that be the cause? It shifted fine until that was removed

 

Does it 'shift' fine when the engine is turned off? If that's the case, then your clutch is out. Happened on one of my cars, and always had reverse.

If it's stuck but still 'shifts' while it's running, I'd say tranny issues or maybe replace that cable....but I'm not an expert. Start with the cheapest thing first.

 

An AW4 automatic tranny without the cable connected? It will not run or shift properly! That cable is an important part of the system and is not a 'kick down' cable like other vehicles. The cable has direct influence on shifting.

 

Dude:

Your question has been answered. Quit posting the same whiney stuff all over this forum!!!

 

huh? Why was it removed? That's the most dumbest move ever

 

Stuck in third but shifts fine...

Worked fine till the cable was removed and no clue what the problem is...Buy better shoes and use them.

 

Okay I just needed help. Chill. But thanks to the people who answered