1990 Acura Legend GEARS!!

1990 ACURA LEGEND
336,226 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ACURA1905
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OK THE CAR IS A 1990 ACURA LEGEND V6L. THE ? IS WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND STEP ON THE PEDAL THE CAR HAS A SLOW START AND MOST OF THE TIME IT FEELS LIKE THE CAR DOSENT GET THE GEAR, IS IT MAJOR, WHAT DO I DO?

THANKS!!
Jul 8, 2008 at 3:12 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi acura1905,

If the engine revs up and car does not move forward fast, it is the trans slipping. Check if the ATF level is correct and if the fluid looks dark.

If the engine does not rev up but feels sluggish, it could be jammed brakes or you forgot to release the park brakes.
Jul 11, 2008 at 10:32 AM
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A240SX
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Did you ever find out what was wrong?
Jul 18, 2008 at 8:39 AM