Transmission pops out of gear

Tiny
SUKHAVATI
  • MEMBER
  • 1997 GEO METRO
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Came to a stop, accelerated forward and a loud pop and suddenly no power to the wheels. Is there some kind of lock out switch or mechanical throw out?
Friday, August 31st, 2018 AT 4:46 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,170 POSTS
Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com. Restarted there was a banging when put in gear.

To answer your question, there are no lock out switches or anything that can be done manually that would cause this. Have you checked to make sure one of the CV joints on the axle has not broken?

Here is a link that shows what the component looks like and its purpose. If one of the joints broke, the vehicle will not move.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-cv-joint-works

Here is a link that discusses symptoms of a bad joint. Look through it to see if you had any of the symptoms prior to this happening.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-cv-axle-joint

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Friday, August 31st, 2018 AT 8:47 PM

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