Hi i have a 98 2.2 Camry automatic. I was coming home from work . I stopped at the a shop. When i pulled away every thing was fine until i hit the freeway. I was traveling at about 60 km and she would not change to third gear. I drove about maybe four km meters the Reeves went higher and higher when it reached 3000 revs the gears disregard completely. But it stays in second gear .

I pulled off and checked if the oil levels are correct or if any thing disconnected from the gear box . I did not find any problems . I even though to check all the fuses but found no problems. I pulled away and she drives well but still did not change to third gear still.

I arrive home driving very slow. I checked again for a damage cable or an oil leak. But to no avail. I replaced the oil and the oil filter . Started it up and waited to warm up . I kept it on a round about 2000 revs for two minutes. I pulled away fine like before but still did not change to third gear.

I took out the gear box and sent it for repair. They replaced all the gears . I reassemble the engine and gearbox . I warmed it up again and took it for a drive . But still have the same out come.

I no clue as to what else the problem can be please advise

 

The transmission has an overdrive feature which some might consider another gear but its not. Its the torque converter locking up.

Manually run the trans from Low to Drive and determine if it shifts into each gear.