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That was the first thing I tried, but the other day I tried what you said and ran it closer to red line before shifting to second. No noticable shift but when I went back down to first I noticed a quite a shift. In that case, it may be going to second, I can't tell. NO change going to 3rd or 4th. After I drove it i ran the diagnotic codes again and it came up with P0733 - Gear 3 incorrect ratio, as well as gear 2 incorrect ratio.

Keep in mind this is an automatic.

That is my next plan of attack, just haven't had time to get to it yet. I am planning on fixing it though even if the tranny needs work. Is #9 the one I need to be checking? http://www.justanswer.com/subaru/5daat-subaru-liberty-trying-find-location-shift-solenoid.html http://www.justanswer.com/view_image.aspx?href=http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/baddad1/2011-08-11_205829_capture.png

I borrowed a Genesis machine from a friend to check the codes. This is the main code I got for the tranny. P0732A Gear 2 incorrect ratio.

I got it from an auto auction so I'm not sure what happened. There are no problems with reverse or drive, no delay, it's just when I get up to about 20mph it won't shift.

It is being held in first and doesn't try to upshift. No slipping just reving and it just seems to stay in first when shifted manually.

Thanks, that is my next step, to check the codes.

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No, I was just confused on the reference point. I was referencing from the front of the car. The front differential is the one I have not been able to locate or check.

Ah, Ok, thanks for the clarification. I was referencing it from the front of the vehicle. I sure hope it is a simple fix. I'm excited to get it fixed and rolling.

Actually the tranny dipstick was missing when I bought it but I was able to find one and replace it. I was not able to find the front differental gear dipsick (I looked where the manual says it should be, left up by the firewall). The radiator will be an easy fix but before I replace that I need to diagnose the tranny problem.

I got it for $1700 bid but paid $2400 with all the taxes and fees. We bought it for a family car, I hope the trannys not shot. I checked the dipstick on the right, I couldn't find the dipstick on the left. The owners manual says the one on the right is the ATF. They could have recently filled the fluid at the auction. I also had to replace the battery and will have to replace the radiator. A couple of people have suggested that it may a solenoid that is bad or even a relay switch. Does that sound familiar? The AT temp light does not blink at start up, the check engine light came on when I first drove it.

I bought a '99 Forester at an auto auction. Ran great and in great condition but when I went to drive it home it won't go above first gear. It is an automatic transmission that shifts into drive and reverse fine but just won't shift past first gear. It just reves up. Any thoughts? This is my first Subaru. I checked transmission fluid and level is fine, didn't smell bad.