Q: Low power at Reverse Shifting. Shifting takes place 5 second late

asked by on February 15, 2017

When I shift to Reverse, I have to wait between 5 and 10 second. If not the car does not move when I push the acceleration pedal. When I wait some seconds, the cars accepts to move but requires more power. What can I do ? My automatic transmission was rebuilt some months ago.

My car has 146000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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