I was driving on the hyway and the car reved up high to where i thought it was in neutral. It was not so I pulled over and the car dosn't go into any gear or reverse. Is the transmission just bad or could there be another reason for this. there was no prior slipping and the light did not come on. the fluid level is fine? TIA
2007-01-08 06:13:43 · 8 answers · asked by EricaS 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Very easy answer, three choices.
1. Low on fluid. (Transmission cooler lines always leak and sometimes blow off and fluid leaks)
2. Broken axle (CV Joint)
3. Internal transmission problem. (needs overhaul)
If the cable broke it would no stop moving it would still be in gear.
These vehicles only have a loss of prime issue when starting cold.
Don't be confused with all the suggestions.
2007-01-08 06:31:12 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be the shifter cable broke.If this is so, you can move the shifter say to drive or reverse and the shifter will move very easy.
You can check this by looking for the cable where it comes out of the firewall and is connected to the trans. Then have some one
shift it and see if the linkage moves. If it does it is not the cable.
The next thing you can try is a little messy.
Look at the radiator and find the two steel lines enter it. Then remove 1 line and have someone start the car. (WHEN YOU DO THIS TRANSFLUID WILL OR SHOULD SPRAY SO JUST START IT AND THEN TURN IT OFF)
iF IT DOES NOT SPRAY THE FROUNT PUMP INSIDER THE TORK CONVERTER IS OUT AND NO LONGER PUMPING THE FLUID AND THIS WILL NOT ALLOW IT TI WORK
If this is the case the trans is shot.
2007-01-08 06:29:49 · answer #2 · answered by goldwing127959 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it's a floor shift model we have seen allot of shifter failures lately on that model. The only fix is to replace the shifter. If you are under 36,000 miles you probably still have warranty coverage. Otherwise the shifter assy is about $43.00 (yes it's really that cheap) and a shop will charge you an hour's labor to put it in if you cant do it yourself. If you are stranded you can get it into gear by unhooking the shift cable from the lever on the top of the transmission under the hood. You will need to start the car first then have someone shift the lever 3 clicks into drive while you hold the brakes on for safety. Best of Luck!
2016-05-23 11:23:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me once and I took it to the dealer and of course, they said nothing was wrong. I have a 2002 Chrysler Sebring and last year I had to pay out of my own pocket over 2,000 to fix the transmission. The car was out of warranty but when I took it in the fist time a few years back, it was under warranty. I think you MAY have a faulty transmission and hopefully, your car is under warranty! Don't let them tell you, "Nothing is wrong". I am a woman and sometimes it really makes me feel like we get stepped on all over when it comes to car repairs!
2007-01-08 06:20:20 · answer #4 · answered by holy_cockatoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a pump that has lost prime, check the fluid level cold and hot, take to the dealer have them check for TSB's (Technical Service Bullitins) for a Loss of Prime issue.
2007-01-08 06:24:37 · answer #5 · answered by ricksdollsred 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's an Automatic it could be the linkage to the automatic. If it's manual, it could be the linkage to the manual. If it's been overworked, and pulled something heavy, and makes a funny noise while being put in to park, it the bearing cage on the CVC.
2007-01-08 06:23:17 · answer #6 · answered by George D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many miles does your car have? If you have more than 80,000 or 90,000 your timing belt could have broken. If the motor will turn over, but won't start now, it is probably your timing belt. Usually this is an expensive fix. Could be $500 or more. Good luck.
2007-01-08 13:17:04 · answer #7 · answered by Fred H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe your transmission is bad. thats a problem w/ chrysler - bad transmission.
2007-01-08 06:23:37 · answer #8 · answered by Ruby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋