Car will not drive in reverse

Tiny
S_DANIEL19
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  • 1999 LEXUS RX 300
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 167,776 MILES
My car all of a sudden began to jerk while in drive, I put the car in reverse to turn the car around and the car wouldn't go in reverse. I put transmission fluid in and let the car run for about an hour and it still won't reverse. I tried to have the car moved while in neutral and reverse and it feels as if the wheels are locked. What can be the problem?
Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 AT 7:19 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Does the car move forward?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

I would start by changing the fluid and filter. If you have a clogged filter, this is a result.

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

Are there any codes stored?

Roy

REPLACE ATF
(1)Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
(2)Reinstall the drain plug securely.

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(3)With the engine OFF add new fluid through the oil filler pipe.

Fluid type: ATF Type T-IV or equivalent.
Capacity:
U140E: 3.5 liters (3.7 US qts, 3.1 Imp. qts)
U140F: 4.1 liters (4.3 US qts, 3.6 Imp. qts)

(4)Start the engine and shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position and then shift into P position.

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(5)With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add fluid up to the COOL level on the dipstick.
(6)Check the fluid level at the normal operating temperature, 70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F), and add as necessary.

NOTE: Do not overfill.

CHECK FLUID LEAKS
Check for leaks in the transaxle. If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace O-rings, gasket, oil seals, plugs or other parts.
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Thursday, March 5th, 2020 AT 3:37 AM

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