What would cause my car to go in to reverse when I put it in to drive?

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Asked by reddhottj Dec 20, 2012 at 07:05 AM about the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Before this happened my motor would jerk
when shifting into gear from a busted motor
mount.but for some reason it stopped
jerking.

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69,055

The jerking has broken or misaligned the cable or shifter on the trans. Shifting down to second or low will most likely give you forward. Get it fixed soon.

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