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Transmission will not go into any gear

Tiny
BRIAN BENSON2
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  • 2003 DODGE STRATUS
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
Car listed above is RT model. While driving car just slowed down and would not go anymore. Engine runs fine just will not go into any gear. Slight noise right around the area where transmission bolts to engine like a constant slight rattling noise. Fluid level is fine and clean.
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Thursday, June 14th, 2018 AT 6:09 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

The first thing I would check is the axles in the front. If one of them fails, the car will not move.

The noise is the indicator that you mentioned.

There are two joints on each shaft. if one of the joints fail, power will not be distributed to the front wheels to move the vehicle.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-cv-axle-bearing

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

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Friday, June 15th, 2018 AT 4:37 AM
Tiny
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How can I check these joints?
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Friday, June 15th, 2018 AT 11:40 AM
Tiny
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The best way is a lift. Raise it up and turn the front wheels one at a time and make sure the axle is turning all the way into the transmission.

Roy
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Friday, June 15th, 2018 AT 12:29 PM
Tiny
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Axles are turning all the way into the transmission. Could the bolts have fell out or sheered off where the transmission and engine bolt together inside and can I see this if I remove transmission pan?
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Friday, June 15th, 2018 AT 1:03 PM
Tiny
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No, you cannot not.

Then the next step is to check the fluid level and changing the fluid and filter would be a good thing. A clogged filter in the transmission will cause this as well.

If that is not the issue and it continues then you have an internal failure in the transmission.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission
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