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One day drives next start goes into gear but won.

Tiny
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One day drives next start goes into gear but won't drive tons of possibilities ranging from 200.00 to 2500.00 need honest practical advise checked fluid only it's OK
Single mom of 2 no money
Thursday, March 28th, 2013 AT 8:21 PM

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Tiny
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We dont even know what is the issue. What did the people say who checked it out?

Roy
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Thursday, March 28th, 2013 AT 8:23 PM
Tiny
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Have not got it to a shop yet they will only tow to shop no charge with repair can't afford to tow it around all shops different answers from computer linkage to new transmission very confused
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Thursday, March 28th, 2013 AT 8:31 PM
Tiny
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Find a day it drives and take it to a trans shop and have them road test it for you.

How long since you changed the oil/filter in the trans

Roy
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Thursday, March 28th, 2013 AT 8:33 PM
Tiny
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Doesn't drive at all now and now week later check engine light is on I have had it 5 years no transmission attention only oil changes last one a year ago
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Thursday, March 28th, 2013 AT 8:43 PM
Tiny
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From the lack of service, the filter may be clogged causing the issue. If not, then it has failed internally and will need to be overhauled

Roy
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Thursday, March 28th, 2013 AT 8:44 PM
Tiny
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I do check the fluid in the transmission does not smell burnt does not leak and looks good
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Thursday, March 28th, 2013 AT 8:46 PM
Tiny
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For a person who doesn't know better (Sorry) is overhaul replaced or rebuilt
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Thursday, March 28th, 2013 AT 8:49 PM
Tiny
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Re built. It has to be removed to perform this operation

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Thursday, March 28th, 2013 AT 8:50 PM
Tiny
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Is a rebuild cheaper then new?
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Thursday, March 28th, 2013 AT 8:54 PM
Tiny
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Much, about 1/3 the price

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Thursday, March 28th, 2013 AT 8:55 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for your time and advise Roy. I honestly appreciate it. Have a wonderful blessed day!
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Thursday, March 28th, 2013 AT 9:00 PM
Tiny
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You too, good luck
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Thursday, March 28th, 2013 AT 9:04 PM

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