Q: Transmission issues
I have a 2000 bmw 528i and on Saturday when i went to drive it I noticed that the car was sifting hard so i took it home and parked it later that afternoon when I started it and put it in reverse it barely moves nor does it move in drive, 2, 3, 4, or 5 so I don't know if the transmission is bad or if i have a bad sensor, thanks for the help
My car has 129000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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