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Question posted by toriss on September 2nd, 2012

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My suv only drives in second gear, if i put it in regular drive it will not move. Also all my gears seem to have shifted, for instance my neutral is now reverse. My truck will not drive in the regular D gear?

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Owner's Manual - Page 100

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Owner's Manual - Page 105

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Owner's Manual - Page 114

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