Gear shift goes in all gears and the car will not move.
May 27, 2021 at 6:47 PM
Car will not move when transmission is shifted into any gear
2004 LEXUS RX 330
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There are a number of things that can cause this but we need to start with checking the fluid and making sure it is full and clean.
If there is an issue then we need to service the unit. We need to inspect for metal or clutch material in the fluid.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission
Next we need to check for codes and find out if there are any issues with codes that point us in the right direction.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Lastly here is a guide that will help with general transmission issues:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems
If all this checks out then we may have a shifter issue but I suspect we have internal transmission issues as that is the most common cause of this.
If there is an issue then we need to service the unit. We need to inspect for metal or clutch material in the fluid.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission
Next we need to check for codes and find out if there are any issues with codes that point us in the right direction.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Lastly here is a guide that will help with general transmission issues:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems
If all this checks out then we may have a shifter issue but I suspect we have internal transmission issues as that is the most common cause of this.
May 28, 2021 at 6:30 PM
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The shifter cable bushing.
May 29, 2021 at 2:29 PM
Interesting. That is the second Lexus this week that had an issue with these. Thanks for the update as that info will surely help others. Please come back in the future. Thanks
May 30, 2021 at 7:02 PM