Q: Car shifted into neutral and lost power
While driving it was like the car shifted into neutral and lost power to the wheels. Likage is still intact and working. No signs of any problems prior. All fluids are in good condition and full. Could it be the elctronic module ontop of the transmission?
My car has 172000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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