My car is only move in 10 mph wat could be the problem

1991 LEXUS ES
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RISA25
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the car reverse good but won't drive only 10 mph I don't no wats wrong
Apr 7, 2012 at 4:05 AM
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is CEL on? is it in LIMP home mode?
Apr 7, 2012 at 4:13 AM
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when did this start happening? you mean you can go fast in reverse? does motor speed up alright in neutral/park?
Apr 7, 2012 at 4:27 AM
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RISA25
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2days ago yes I can go fast in reverse not drive
Apr 7, 2012 at 5:11 AM
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Yes its on wat do u guys think might be wrong wit it
Apr 7, 2012 at 5:20 AM
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so what happens when you push on gas? is transmission slipping? describe what happens exactly in detail.
Apr 7, 2012 at 8:13 AM
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can you check your trans fluid level?
Apr 7, 2012 at 8:13 AM
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RISA25
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Wen I 1st start the Car it won't move n then it move but only 10mph n wen I put it on reverse it reverse fine
Apr 9, 2012 at 4:06 AM
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RISA25
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The transmission fluid is good
Apr 9, 2012 at 4:07 AM
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Some one told me to Clem out the filter but I don't no where it's at do u think dat will help
Apr 9, 2012 at 4:09 AM
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no, filter works ok in reverse so that's not it. when you try to go forward, does engine rev up high like in park?
Apr 9, 2012 at 5:58 PM
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RISA25
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how can i tell if mt tansmission is slipping and no the engine doesnt go high like in park
Apr 9, 2012 at 11:08 PM
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RISA25
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wat is a limp home mode and cel
Apr 9, 2012 at 11:23 PM
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RISA25
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im sorry yes it does go up high like in park im sorry
Apr 9, 2012 at 11:26 PM
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RISA25
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i having trouble to get my car in drive but it reverse fine but when i put it in drive it doesnt go no were wat can it be please can some body help me
Apr 9, 2012 at 11:35 PM
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FIXITMR
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sounds like transmission has failed or it's controls are malfunctioning. need to see a mechanic/shop.
Apr 10, 2012 at 7:46 AM
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RISA25
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even if the car rev fine the problm happen wen i put it drive it takes for ever to move u think i need a new transmission? how much will it cost for a used one
Apr 12, 2012 at 8:04 PM
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prices depend on area and availability. used trans anywhere from 250 on up.
Apr 14, 2012 at 7:07 PM