1990 Acura Legend GEARS!

Tiny
ACURA1905
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  • 1990 ACURA LEGEND
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 336,226 MILES
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!
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 AT 3:12 AM

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Tiny
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.
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Friday, July 11th, 2008 AT 10:32 AM
Tiny
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Did you ever find out what was wrong?
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Friday, July 18th, 2008 AT 8:39 AM

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