1994 Dodge Spirit Revs but Won't Move

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TINA1233
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ok my car will start just fine and idle just fine... it has been sitting for a good month now... when i put it in drive it only revs up and wont move... i thought maybe the emergency break was maybe stuck on or something... but you can push the car just fine... and it doesn't even rock when you press on the gas like its even trying to go...


What can i do to fix it??? i need help
Aug 23, 2006 at 6:17 AM
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MIKEYBDMAN
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[quote:f79362ed32="tina1233"]ok my car will start just fine and idle just fine... it has been sitting for a good month now... when i put it in drive it only revs up and wont move... i thought maybe the emergency break was maybe stuck on or something... but you can push the car just fine... and it doesn't even rock when you press on the gas like its even trying to go...


What can i do to fix it??? i need help[/quote:f79362ed32]

Have you checked to see if you have any transmission fluid? It sounds like the tranny may need some work.
Aug 23, 2006 at 9:33 AM

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Check the transmission fluid level. If it is low or empty, or the car still only revs without moving, have the transmission inspected and repaired.

Conversation Summary

A 1994 Dodge Spirit starts and idles normally after sitting about a month, but only revs and will not move in Drive. It can be pushed and does not load the engine. The expert recommends checking the transmission fluid and says the transmission may need work.

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