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Hello Car guys (and gals), hoping you can help with a little major problem I’m having. Yesterday I was sitting in traffick and I think I heard an agressive “pop” sound coming from the front-bottom of me, barely heard it over the loud radio though. Alarming, but my car kep moving forward in it’s usual 4 cylinder self so I forgot about it. Backing up out of the parking lot 30 mins later was normal as well. Got home, 3 hours later decided to park backwards. As I back into my driveway I tap the gas and barely any power.
On a flat surface, in reverse gear, car will crawl like normal, add gas and it will still crawl at the same speed until you floor it. Moving forward is the same thing but with more power. In drive gear it will crawl forward, tapping the gas pedal adds 2mph and flooring the fucker adds 5mph.
I would have preffered to drive into my house than this; I could still sleep and drive in my car. What could it be?
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Did you check the transmission fluid? If it looks black or smell’s burnt, you may have internal issues with the transmission.
Does the vehicle rev high as you attempt to accelerate?
Any check engine light?
Quoted From dreamer2355:
Did you check the transmission fluid? If it looks black or smell’s burnt, you may have internal issues with the transmission.
Does the vehicle rev high as you attempt to accelerate?
Any check engine light?
There was a check engine light yesterday but it was an O400, EGR problem that I’ve had so that’s irrelevant.
Had the transmission oil and filter changed 3 months ago I believe, mechanic said it was black. I had no issues at the time just wanted to do some preventative maintenance.
The vehicle revs high when I press the pedal… now that you mention it- it did sound a little high on startup.
#1 check for AT fluid level and condition. Then…
If reverse will only engage with a engine rev, the issue is most likely a worn out or damaged seal someplace in the AT valve body. This is a major issue. Some transmission shops and the dealer will do pinpoint diagnostic repair but the majority will simply say its time for a new/rebuilt transmission or at minimum a new valve body.Quoted From dlpoppe:
#1 check for AT fluid level and condition. Then…
If reverse will only engage with a engine rev, the issue is most likely a worn out or damaged seal someplace in the AT valve body. This is a major issue. Some transmission shops and the dealer will do pinpoint diagnostic repair but the majority will simply say its time for a new/rebuilt transmission or at minimum a new valve body.The transmission will engage in reverse. It’s just that pressing the pedal barely makes a difference.
Problem was solved!
Transmission was completely dry. Took it to my mechanic and after lifting the car, noticed that there was a line going from the radiator to the transmission that was completely disconected. I told him about the pop and it turns out I ran over somethign that hooked onto that line and “poped” it off. took a while but eventually all the oil left the transmission causing it to not engage. He told me that the threads on the line weren’t damaged, neither was the hose itself. I was luky. Hooked the line back up, filled it with ATF, and my babe was back to normal. Checking the oil is always a good first step, shows my car savyness for not thinking of it.
Thank you Dreamer and dlpoppe for your efforts.
I’m glad the forum was able to help you solve your problem, thanks for posting and keeping us up to date.
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