Will not drive forward, but drives in reverse?

Tiny
JOHNNY RINGO
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  • 2010 AUDI A3
  • 2.0L
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 155,000 MILES
The car is not driving forward seems like the brakes are locked up but it drives in reverse.
Friday, April 2nd, 2021 AT 1:35 PM

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Tiny
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If it moves in reverse, then it is unlikely that the brakes are locked. However, just to understand the issue, when you drive forward, do the RPM go up but you don't move like you are neutral? Or does it rock forward and get bogged down? If the brakes are locked then they will make all sorts of noise as they try to hold the vehicle in place and it will jerk and rock around as that torque from the engine needs to go somewhere so the chassis and body will flex.

If it does not do any of this and the RPM just comes up then the more than likely we have a valve body issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

I would suggest with starting checking the transmission fluid and make sure it is not dark in color and the proper level.

Let me know what you find with this. Thanks
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 8:30 PM
Tiny
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After upon checking I notice the bracket for caliper only had one bolt holding it in place so I brought the bolt and put it then problem was solved.
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 9:57 PM
Tiny
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That is great. Thanks so much for updating us with that info. I am sure that will help others in the future. Please let us know if you need anything else in the future. Thanks
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Sunday, April 4th, 2021 AT 6:30 PM
Tiny
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Thank you.
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Monday, April 5th, 2021 AT 10:08 AM

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