No forward gears

SNOSAINT

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2005 KIA SEDONA
3.5L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
130,000 MILES

Accelerating normally from a stop I felt a bit of a clunk and then it felt like it was in neutral. Coasted to a stop. Will drive in reverse but no forward gears. Can feel it wanting to engage forward, but no motion.

Monday, August 13th, 2018 AT 5:05 AM

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KEN L

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It sounds like something inside the transmission broke. We should run the codes to see if any codes come up.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

If nothing comes up I would get a rebuilt or used unit and install it. Here is a video that will show you step by step on how to do the job. The car is not the same but the steps are very similar.

https://youtu.be/6N6b5F2ChyE

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken

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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 11:52 AM

SNOSAINT

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I forgot to add that about a week before the right side CV axle was replaced. Could that have ant bearing on the issue (pun unintended!)? I am just venturing a guess that this is a repair that is likely to cost me more than the vehicle is worth.

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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 5:10 PM

KEN L

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An axle can cause a issue if it is broken internally at the CV joint. You will need to start the car and then look under when in gear to see if one if the axles is turning without the wheel and if so here is a guide to help you change out the axle:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-cv-axle

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken

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Thursday, August 16th, 2018 AT 10:43 AM