Automatic transmission problem

1997 SUZUKI VITARA
110,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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Engine is running when shift to reverse and drive not functioning. what seems to be the problem? Thanks.
Jan 7, 2018 at 11:27 PM
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a torque converter that is locked up not allowing the engine to freewheel. Or the torque converter control relay is shorted out or broken. Not allowing the converter to disengage. I would pull out the relay and try and start the car to see what happens.

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
Jan 9, 2018 at 2:09 PM