My car turns on but won't move when i change gears tried ...
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J Hall
232 days ago
Hello, my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I will be glad to do what I can to assist you with this problem. Since your vehicle starts, and the engine runs, but it won't shift into gear, there is very little you can do to repair this issue. This is not a matter of pushing a button or flipping a switch. There is some sort of mechanical or electrical problem that must be diagnosed and repaired at a reputable repair shop by qualified technicians. If you have an extended warranty on your vehicle, I suggest having it towed to the nearest GM dealership for this repair. If you don't, then choose a shop that has good customers reviews, and hires only ASE Certified technicians.
Customer
232 days ago
My truck starts and powers on but when I shift to drive it makes a clicking sound and the truck does not move fowardWould a transmission flush an filter change be goodMy vehicle has over 100,000 miles
J Hall
232 days ago
No, it sounds like you may have an internal problem inside the transmission. Can you see where the shift cable attaches to the shift lever on the transmission? It should be under the hood on the driver side just at the rear of the engine where it bolts to the trans.
Customer
232 days ago
Is it this piece
Customer
232 days ago
Customer attachment 2/12/2021 2:35:43 PM
J Hall
232 days ago
Yes. If you have someone try to shift the car, and you watch that lever to see if it moves, that will tell you if the problem is with the shift mechanism or inside the trans.
Customer
232 days ago
Ok what am I supposed to look for any movement
J Hall
232 days ago
Yes, any movement. the cable moves the lever, and the lever puts the trans in the various gears based on the shifter position.
Customer
232 days ago
There is movement in the cableNow its clicking when I put it back in park
J Hall
232 days ago
You have problems inside the transmission. It is time to have a repair shop look at this. You will not be able to repair this yourself. I suggest a GM dealership, but the choice of shops is yours. I wish you well, and thank you for using JustAnswer.
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