Automatic transmission not accelerating

94,000 MILES • 1.9L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TERRY NAVARRO
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Hello, there, thank you for this chance to ask my question.

I was driving my car one night when I hit an island which I did not see when I looked over my shoulder for an oncoming car on the passenger side. My wheel cover flew in the air, but I was able to continue driving and get home safely. I did not see any physical damage to my car when I got home, but after about a couple of weeks, when I was driving the car, it would not accelerate to higher gears but was stuck in the first gear. Was the automatic transmission damaged by my hitting the island? Can it be repaired or should I replace it?
Aug 23, 2017 at 6:19 PM
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Yes the collision can cause the transmission to go out, I have seen this before. Did you check the fluid level? I would also try to service the unit to see if that helps.

Here is a guide to help you:

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

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

Aug 25, 2017 at 3:33 AM
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