Car will not move in reverse, car moves in all other gears

189,482 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HONDA KID
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i was driving from work two weeks ago, i got home park the car after twenty minutes i went back outside to got to the store, start the car put it in reverse and it would not move, all the gears work except reverse gear. i have no problem from first gear to fourth gear, when i put the car in reverse it will role back very slow, the owner that i got the car told me he paid $1,800.00 to rebuild the transmission. do not have the money to get another car or do a rebuild. my question is, would it be a good idea to get a used transmission? i checked the cost for a used and can get one for $250.00, but before i get a used one is there something that would take out my reverse gear?

Thank you in advance.
Apr 5, 2018 at 9:01 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

This failure is internal in the transmission. there would be nothing external that would cause this issue.

Yes, a used transmission is an option, but realize it may or may not work. you are always taking a chance with a used part as to whether it is good or not. it is a lot of work to remove and install this unit.

Roy
Apr 5, 2018 at 9:17 PM
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