2001 Sebring LXi transmission issue

[SpaceGhost]

I have searched the forums and haven't found an issue quite like mine. I have a 2001 Sebring LXi with the 3.0L V6. I was driving down the highway and slowed to make a turn, as I accelerated coming out of the turn it was like the car was in neutral. Was able to coast the car to a parking lot. It will not engage into any gear, forward or reverse. I took the car to a local shop to have the codes pulled. What I got from them was contradictory to what I have been reading. They said it was a code 45 and that meant there was an issue with second gear. They claimed that a rebuild or new transmission would be my only solution and that they would not perform that service. Up to this point, very occasionally the car would have a hesitated shift into second gear when accelerating, but it was not very often. I am thinking it is solenoid pack related but would appreciate some of your expert advice. Thanks in advance.

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[dcotter0579]

Code 45 in a 2001 vehicle? Code 45 is an OBD I code. They went out in 1997. It's just a generic code for transmission problems. I suspect that the mechanic just guessed at that. Your 2001 vehicle is an OBD II system. There should be more information available but you will have to go to someplace with more sophisticated equipment to retreive it. A good transmission shop should have the diagnostic equipment necessary. Because this is a transmission issue, not any OBDII code reader will be able to get in there.
There's no point in anybody here just guessing, which is all anybody can do from long distance without a proper diagnosis.