2001 Mitsubishi Galant Repair Question
Mileage: 106 miles.
Our lost forward power suddenly while we were driving in heavy rain. the engine starts and idles but the car has no forward power. is it an electrical problem caused by rain or standing water on the road? we had to be towed.
Asked by MitsuGalAnswer
Doubtful but possible. Find a parts store or something that will loan or rent a scantool and let us know what codes are stored. If not possible, let me know. I'll see what else I can come up with. Does it go into reverse at all? Can you shift it into 1st manually?
The transmission does not engage when we shift it into gear. It just idles or revs. There is no forward or reverse motion at all. At this point we haven't located a shop with a scantool. We tried to find a Sunday mobile auto repair, and there are several advertised but no one answered their phones. Now we are trying to rent a truck and tow bar and tow it a LONG WAY home.
That sounds to me like you're in the market for either a transmission rebuild or a new/rebuilt transmission.
Check the linkage to the transmission. Make sure it is connected and moving properly.