1996 Pontiac Sunfire transmission

1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
138,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RONE1
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When I put it in gear it goes nowhere. I know it is in gear because it will not roll. In park it will not roll. In neutral it will roll.In drive or reverse it will not roll. All this is with the motor running (yes I released the parking brake). There is a proper amount of fluid in it. Ideas?
Sep 10, 2014 at 7:56 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on?
Sep 10, 2014 at 10:26 AM
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RONE1
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No
Sep 10, 2014 at 9:21 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If there is no light, you need to start by checking to see if there is proper fluid pressure in the trans. The pump or converter may have gone bad.
Sep 10, 2014 at 10:26 PM
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RONE1
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How to?
Sep 10, 2014 at 10:59 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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A gauge is attached between the cooling lines to check pressure.
Sep 11, 2014 at 11:06 AM
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RONE1
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OK, so what should the pressure be? Can I rent a gauge form Auto Zone?
Sep 11, 2014 at 9:45 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I don't know if they rent them. Pressure should be around 10 psi.
Sep 11, 2014 at 10:20 PM
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