Transmission issues

1997 ACURA CL
170,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GEORGE RAYMOND WYSOSKI JR.
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only movement when in reverse until operating temperature then nothing. forward movement sometimes in D-1, until warm then nothing at all no other forward gears no matter the temperature can you help? Please and Thank you if you can.
May 24, 2017 at 2:59 PM
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Hello,

First check the fluid level to see where you are at. Then please scan the computer for codes to see if you have a turbine or shaft speed sensor that has gone out.

Here is a guide to help you get started.

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

Please run this test and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Cheers, Ken

May 26, 2017 at 4:10 PM
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