PhxVigo Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 '87 GL Wagon. Automatic. Front Wheel Drive. The car won't go backwards. When I put the selector in R and give it gas, nothing. When I put it in N and push it backwards, it doesn't move. I can put it in D and it will drive forward. I can put it in N and push it forward. Any ideas? Thanks! -Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhxVigo Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 I finally had a chance to take a closer look at it yesterday. I jacked the car off the ground. The rear tires rotate freely in both directions. The front tires rotate freely in opposite directions as they should. Then, when I had a friend hold one tire, I could only rotate the other tire forward (this was with the transmission in neutral) it would not rotate backwards. I was hoping it might be a simple fix however it looks like its an issue with the transmission or differential which I know nothing about. It's not a big problem as I'm using the car for parts, but it would be easier to move around if I could push it in both directions... -Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Bill, since you are using it for parts first part to take off is a front axle It should roll both ways then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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