Grinding in reverse car will not Move

CKAL

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2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
150,000 MILES

My car had been running great then one I parked my car after driving fine on the highway and I heard a noise that made me think the axles were going out. Then a little while later I tried to start it, it sounded fine until I put in reverse, it started grinding and and got so loud I thought it was going to explode so I turned it off. Two weeks later started it again sounded fine put it in reverse no grinding noise, but it would not move at all not even when given gas. I went to put it in park and it acted a little funny and the lights on the inside flickered a little, I was able to put in park and turned it off. What is going on with my car?

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CATAFINA

MECHANIC
167 POSTS

If it does not want to move in any gear it sounds like you will be needing another transmission.

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Saturday, February 27th, 2016 AT 12:32 AM

CAR-MAN145

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I would have someone put it gear while you watch the axles to see if one turns when put in gear. If the car does not move it could have broken a axle. Be careful or take it to a mechanic. If you do the repair yourself make sure you use a rack. A broken axle is a lot less money than a transmission replacement. Good luck.