car only goes backwards? transmission question

[thetransporter]

hi, i just had a jdm engine put into my camry.

i drove it for about 4 kilometers, but now cant go forward.

i can only go backwards, i changed the fluid, checked the cable to the actuator on the transmission that switches the transmission to drive

i am sure the transmission is fine but is something not connected anymore? or suggestions?

[stealth1313]

did you install the forward transmission with the 4 speed auto or only a reverse tranny?

[gram]

Did you maybe not hook up the reverse solenoid? This happened to a buddy a long time ago when we were in high school. Is it stuck in reverse?

[thetransporter]

i am not sure i understand both questions, its the original transmission to the car it was working fine going forward.

[gram]

Will it shift out of reverse at all...can you start it in 1st gear at all?

[thetransporter]

Originally posted by gram
Will it shift out of reverse at all...can you start it in 1st gear at all?

thanks Gram, you mean can i start it in Drive? i canstart teh car fine in N and P

[gram]

What happens when you try to shift it from Neutral to Drive? does the car stall out/grinding etc? You said it only goes backwards, does that mean you can only get it to go into reverse?

[turbotrip]

add more tranny fluid

[gram]

1. Speed sensor mounting point. This will either be your cable screwing into the transmission housing or an electronic sensor that is bolted to the transmission housing.

2.The radiator. If your car has a transmission cooler, it's possible that a leak will cause transmission fluid to leak into the radiator fluid. They don't mix well, so you'll see it floating around in there.

3. Did you change the filter when you put new fluid in, sometimes a fluid swap will cause a build up to break off and clog the filter.

4. Check that you have enough fluid in the 1st place

5. I would try to start it in Park or Neutral and try using 2 or 1

Very unlikely that the transmission is screwed if it was working before the swap.

[thetransporter]

ok i will try all those things.


thanks

i hope its jsut a fluid issue, i did change the fluid after it stopped going forward and the same problem happened.

[Kardon]

Just put a broadway on and call it a day.

[DeeK]

pull the tranny out, turn it around, instant forward.

[Tarrantula]

Originally posted by DeeK
pull the tranny out, turn it around, instant forward.

Cut and flip the body. tranny is too much work :rofl: