Saturn :: 1998 - Suddenly Leaked All Transmission Fluid?

I have a 1998 Saturn with about 270,000 miles. Two weeks ago, I was shifting in and out of reverse and drive, trying to get out of a tight spot in my driveway. Suddenly, I heard some sputtering noises. The transmission started jamming and jarring, rather than shifting. I got out of the car and saw transmission fluid rapidly leaking all over the driveway. I put the car in park, turned it off, and haven't done anything for about two weeks because I had to go out of town.

Now that I'm back at home, I'm trying to assess the situation. I'm not sure if I should spend any money for a mechanic to even diagnose this car because it's only worth a few hundred dollars, if that. I figure that any diagnosis and repair work will probably far exceed the value of the car. I guess the worst case scenario is that the transmission is blown. I would not invest in a new or rebuilt transmission. I suppose the best case scenario is that this is merely a leak that might only require a $2-$300 repair. I don't think I could justify spending upwards of that, $400 or more, on this car.

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Ford Transmission :: 1997 F150 4.2L V6 Stuck In Park

1997 Ford F150 4.2 liter V6 with Eod transmission. I have replaced the shift actuator, the brake switch, the ignition switch and tumbler, tightened all nuts and bolts on and around the steering column shifter, and had a mechanic replace the shift cable and go through the wiring from front to back. He couldn't figure out the problem.

I recently noticed while coming to a stop on a gravel road I touched the brakes and the front brakes locked up. I have anti-lock on this truck so is this normal and could this maybe be the problem with no brake lights and not coming out of park? Just for giggles I also had to come to a sudden stop in town on pavement a couple times and the tires locked up so hard I could smell rubber burning where the tires slid.

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Camry :: 2004 SE V4 With Auto Transmission - Stuck In Park

My wife have a 2004 Camry SE V4 with auto transmission. She went to TJ Max yesterday and the car is stuck in park, we had to tow the car home. Pushing the Park override button does release it and allow me to shift and drive.

The car starts, head lights, cabin lights, radio and power lock works, BUT power window and AC/climate control does not work at all, dead, no power.

My brake lights work with the exception that one bulb is dead, has been dead for a long time without causing any issues. I pulled out ALL the fuses in cabin and engine, all the fuses are in good shape. I tried looking for a Brake fuse but there is none, tripled check the big fuses but none are blown. I also tried looking for the brake solenoid by the brake pedal but, I didn't know which one it was or where it is located.

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Ford F-150 - 1997-2003 :: 1998 - Transmission Will Not Go Into Drive / Shifts From Park And Goes Into Reverse

I was driving my 1998 Ford F150 the other day and pulled into a driveway. At that time, the transmission quit pulling like I put it in neutral. It shifts from park and goes into reverse but not drive. It has the 4.6L and is 2 wheel drive.

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Ford F-150 - 1997-2003 :: Transmission Shifts To Reverse And Drive But Park Engaged

I have a 2001 f150 crew cab 4x2 82k miles 4.6 with a 4r70w. Was pulling it over a curb and it popped now it will shift into reverse and load the motor like its pulling against a wall. In drive it will move some but still will lock up and stop moving. I assumed something in the rear had broken from the way it would roll a few feet and lock. Replaced the rear and still have same problem. Is there something I can replace to fix a stuck park or does the transmission need replaced or rebuilt?

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Camry :: 2006 Transmission - Shifting To Park Stopped Unlocking The Doors

When we got our 2006 Camry, shifting the transmission to park (P) would automatically unlock the doors, and shifting it to drive (D) would automatically lock the doors.

Up until about a year ago, shifting to park stopped unlocking the doors. Drive still locks the doors.

I always thought it was a problem with the electronics, but I recently heard from a friend that he heard it's actually something you can set with your keyless entry remote (?!).

How I can set it back so that park unlocks the doors again? I couldn't find anything in the user's manual.

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Lexus LS 2007+ :: Transmission Would Not Come Out Of Park

2007 LS460. On a couple of occasions recently, my transmission would not come out of park. I shut the engine down and restarted and it worked fine. Is this a sign of bad things to come?

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Malibu :: Coolant Has Leaked Out From Underneath

I can see where coolant has leaked out from underneath and come out the sides of the motor beneath the intake gasket.. probably a bad definition but yall probably know what i mean.. i know its a common 3100 motor problem.

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Honda - Odyssey :: Condenser Seems To Have Leaked Out

I believe the condenser has leaked out. IS it safe to replace or do I need to take it in to flush out any residual freon? Just want to be safe.

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Passat (B5) :: Transmission Won't Shift Out Of Park Or First Gear Sometimes

I have a 99 passat wagon - it hasn't been shifting right - sometimes it won't shift out of park, other times it won't sift out of 1st... we are wondering if it is worth fixing or if we should find a different car...

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Chrysler - Towncountry :: Transmission Will Not Lock In Park

my daughter has a 2005 Chrysler minivan -- v 6 automatic -- the transmission will not lock in park -- it free wheels -- only stops moving when emergency break is applied --the wheels will move separately -- will not move the other wheel when in park -- if picked up one wheel -- and in park -- it still moves -- there is a gear that is rubbing the cover in back of transmission -- the upper gear iseems loose -- and wobbly -- is there a simple repair there

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Lexus SC430 :: Transmission Locked In Park

It happen again for the second time in a few weeks. I popped the little cover and pressed the override which worked fine. I am curious if there is an adjustment or if this portends thinks to come?

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Chevrolet :: 1993 - Transmission Doesn't Go To Park

My 1993 Sundance with automatic transmission abruptly jammed. It won't go into park but will go into the other gears including reverse. Since the only way to stop and "park" the vehicle is to shift into neutral, the key is now permanently stuck in the ignition. What did I do or what happened?!!

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Ford Transmission :: Idle RPMs Are 800 In Park

I have a freshly built C6 in my F100. Vacuum line is new and not leaking. Idle RPM's are 800 in Park. Manifold vacuum is 16" in Park at idle and 14" in Drive at idle. I run a 2500 stall converter and a Hughes shift improver kit. The tranny is a '67 truck unit.

When slowing down at an intersection to make a turn; the tranny doesn't shift down. I make the turn and always pull away in Drive. The tranny does not shift down until about 5mph or less.

The tranny is now at a second shop and the tail housing has been pulled at least 4-5 times to check the governor. An early 70's valve body was even tried and yes; it will fit. Is this normal behavior for a C6? My Cruisomatic did the same thing.

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3000GT/Stealth :: Capacitors Leaked All Over ECU Board

My ecu capacitors leaked all over my ecu board which is normal for the 1gen 3000gt's. A guy from work who had the proper tools was able to hook me up and fix the board, so far so good.

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Prius (Gen 2) :: Autofill Never Shut Off / Fuel Leaked

I set the auto fill at the chevron pump to fill the tank. The autofill never shut off and fuel sprayed everywhere.

Fuel leaked out for 15 minutes from the fill port . I had the pump checked by weights and measures and the pump is not at fault.

Now the fuel gauge is stuck at full.

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Prius (2004-09) :: Coolant Bottle Is Leaked?

A bit over a week ago, I posted about a major coolant "spew" in my shed.

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Lexus GX 2004-09 :: Coolant Leaked All Over Engine

So I was going to change the oil today and noticed that there was coolant that leaked all over the engine. I don't know where it came but I washed it off (should have snapped a pic!), so today I will try to drive around a bit and pop the hood again to see where it is coming from.

I'm guessing it leaked from one of the hoses or something. I recently got everything changed (timing belt, water pump, new radiator) about 3k miles ago or so.

I took her offroading earlier in the week two days in a row as well and went through some rough terrain in 90+ degree heat.

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Ford - Escort :: 1992 - Cannot Get Transmission Out Of Park / Car Won't Go Into Gear

I have a 1992 Ford Escort. It's a junker (literally - it has a recovered title, the car having been totaled at some time in the past), but it gets me around. Or, it did.

The battery went dead a while back, and I'd been using the wife's car. She had to be out of town, so I got a new battery. Car started right up, but I couldn't get the transmission out of Park. I think there are switches to make sure that the brake is on, etc., that have to be made before the car can be put into gear. Is there anything I can do? Where are these switches? Obviously, I can't drive the car to a shop, and I'd prefer not to have it towed unless there's no alternative.

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