When transmission is shifted into any gear the car does not move

2003 VOLVO XC90
150,000 MILES • 3.1L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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OLAMI
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Drove my vehicle listed above and parked it. the following day I tend to start it for taken out, the engine starts the gear was put on drive mode, but I was surprised the car could not move even on reverse. I guess something is wrong, but I can't figure out, as anyone experienced this too and any idea on what I can do to fix the issue. Thanks
Dec 10, 2021 at 3:25 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

The first thing I would do is check the fluid level to be sure it is not low not allowing the transmission to work.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Run the engine until it is warm, then check the fluid. If the level is okay, I would change the fluid and filter to see if the filter is clogged.

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

If that does not work, then it is internal in the transmission.

Roy
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