Car will not Move when transmission is shifted into any gear

Tiny
CPERRY54
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  • 2004 LEXUS RX 330
  • 3.3L
  • 127,000 MILES
Gear shift goes in all gears and the car will not move.
Thursday, May 27th, 2021 AT 6:47 PM

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Tiny
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There are a number of things that can cause this but we need to start with checking the fluid and making sure it is full and clean.

If there is an issue then we need to service the unit. We need to inspect for metal or clutch material in the fluid.

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

Next we need to check for codes and find out if there are any issues with codes that point us in the right direction.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Lastly here is a guide that will help with general transmission issues:

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

If all this checks out then we may have a shifter issue but I suspect we have internal transmission issues as that is the most common cause of this.
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Friday, May 28th, 2021 AT 6:30 PM
Tiny
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The shifter cable bushing.
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Saturday, May 29th, 2021 AT 2:29 PM
Tiny
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Interesting. That is the second Lexus this week that had an issue with these. Thanks for the update as that info will surely help others. Please come back in the future. Thanks
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Sunday, May 30th, 2021 AT 7:02 PM

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