I dont have a clue on whats wrong with my car

1999 HONDA ACCORD
215,000 MILES • 0.5L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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MSKEISHA27
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Recently I know while sitting still at a light my engine would idle down where my rpm would drop down to zero then right back up to one. Today while driving my car and went to park into a parking spot my car would not back up. It went into reverse fine but when I tap the gas it would not move the rpm would go up but my car would not back up. Can someone help me out
Aug 4, 2014 at 11:57 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the trans fluid clean and full? Has the check engine light come on?
Aug 4, 2014 at 12:02 PM
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KEISHAW
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Transmission fluid is a redish color and it it full and it doesn't have an odor
Aug 4, 2014 at 12:49 PM
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KEISHAW
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Transmission fluid is a redish color no odor and its full
Aug 4, 2014 at 12:51 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on?
Aug 4, 2014 at 1:10 PM
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KEISHAW
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No the check engine light isnt on
Aug 4, 2014 at 1:12 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I have to be honest, it doesn't sound like an easy fix. I feel the computer needs to be scanned to see if there are any trans trouble codes.
Aug 5, 2014 at 11:13 AM
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KEISHAW
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I took it and it said the torque clutch is failing but im sur if I should replace the entire thing or just that one part
Aug 5, 2014 at 11:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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With that many miles on it, I'm sure it's just a matter of time until something goes bad. If you have the money and the car is in good condition, I think I would rebuild the trans you have. If money is an issue, just replace the torque converter clutch.
Aug 5, 2014 at 11:48 AM
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KEISHAW
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I was checking into different places and the cheapest I found was $1,600 and I dont have that right now. Its a pretty good car it runs great and I haven't had any major issues with it until now when the fuel pump went up and now this. Do you know roughly how much it cost to fix just that one part
Aug 5, 2014 at 11:52 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The part is around 200 and labor calls for 6 hours.
Aug 5, 2014 at 12:10 PM
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KEISHAW
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Do you exactly where this part is located on the transmission
Aug 5, 2014 at 12:20 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Between the engine and transmission.
Aug 6, 2014 at 1:18 PM
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KEISHAW
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Where can i get the part from
Aug 6, 2014 at 1:21 PM
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KEISHAW
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I'm located in baltimore md
Aug 6, 2014 at 1:22 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hey, we're not too far apart. I'm near Pittsburgh.

You should be able to get the part at any nationally recognized parts store such as Auto Zone, Advance Auto...
Aug 6, 2014 at 1:41 PM
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