Transmission not working properly

1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
120,000 MILES • 3.9L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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B.BASAEED
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I went for a short drive, the car was moving it reached to 3 RPMs on the first gear, and suddenly the engine was increasing revs without the car being moving more. When the car stopped I put it in reverse and increased revs but the car didn't shift and noise came out similar to the attached video (this sound happens only on reverse).
Apr 23, 2021 at 6:21 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

For some reason, I'm not showing the Defender for 1996. However, the first thing I suggest is to check the transmission fluid level and condition. On this vehicle, this should be done when the engine is cold, the vehicle is on a level surface, the engine running, and the transmission in neutral.

Remove the dipstick for the transmission and confirm it is within the safe range. Also, note the color of the fluid. It should be a reddish-pink color. If it is brown or black, let me know.

If you look at the pic below, it shows the dipstick safe range.

Let me know what you find.

Take care,
Joe

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Apr 24, 2021 at 10:01 PM