Ok I have a 1985 Buick Lesabre I drove it one and went back again it wounldnt back up?

Question

I have a 1985 Buick Lesabre and I drove it around and everything was fine and I parked it and went back later it wounldnt back up. What can I do about that or what is the problem?

Answer 1

check fluid level, you probably need to get it checked out at tranny specialist

Answer 2

First thing to do is check your transmission fluid level.This is a dipstick similar to your oil dipstick .When you remove the dipstick it should have a [cold and hot] carved into it and if after cleaning it and reinserting it nothing is on it then you should add some tranny fluid.A very long small nosed funnel is needed to do this and try to add the the fluid at 1/2 quart/litre at a time.The only thing worse than a tranny low on fluid is one with too much fluid.
This is all I have to offer you for advice and I do hope it can be of some help to you.

Answer 3

Sounds like it could be the CV Joint. I had the same problem with an 87 Dodge Omni--wouldn't go in reverse. Google "CV Joint" and see if it tells of the same symptoms you had. Good Luck with it.

Answer 4

Check fluid level in transmission.

Answer 5

if it was low on fluid it won't go forward either. Have someone help you and see if the gear linkage is moving the link on the transmissionl,

Answer 6

low at fluid. check level ts low

Answer 7

You probably should take it to transmission specialist.

Answer 8

Don't face backwards but face forwards and then when it is in reverse it will go backwards and not forwards......

Answer 9

transmisson is slipping.. need new trany.. or tranny shifter linkage is loose..