1997 Renault Clio Automatic Transmission Problem

1997 RENAULT CLIO
73,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Hi, I own a 1997 1.4 auto clio. It wont select gear and seems to be constantly in neutral even when I moved the shift into D or R. I have checked the transmission fluid and topped up in order to check a response and got a little bite when D or R selected but required high revs in order to enerate power to move. I have noticed red transmission fluid on a component looking under the vehicle and considered a possible leak. Was wondering if this sounded like a gear box issue or transmission fluid/reservoir issue? Would it be costly to repair?
Nov 11, 2008 at 6:49 PM
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DAVE H
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this sounds like a clutch/torque convertor issue .. if your getting grab/movement at high rev's ..sounds like it is slippng ..
Nov 14, 2008 at 6:49 PM
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