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Old Jan 28, 2024 | 01:09 PM
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When car is in gear it will barley move at all. RPMs must be high for car to move barley at all.
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Old Jan 28, 2024 | 01:42 PM
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Does reverse work normally?

Any recent service to the trans? Shift kit maybe?

Sounds like the forward clutch is gone but there's also a check ball that can be omitted that will cause loss of forward and reverse.
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Old Jan 29, 2024 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 07_C6_Ryder
C5 2003 auto
When car is in gear it will barley move at all. RPMs must be high for car to move barley at all.
Does it move in any gear?
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Old Jan 29, 2024 | 09:45 AM
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Does it move in any gear?
It Will barely move when in reverse and drive. It needs to be in the high RPMs for it to every budge.
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Old Jan 29, 2024 | 09:57 AM
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Did this problem happen suddenly? Sounds like the clutch packs are slipping, have you noticed any major transmission oil leaks? So unfortunately it seems you are looking at a major expense to have the transmission rebuilt or replaced.
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It sort of goes without asking, but have you checked the fluid level? Any history of ATF leaks? It might make sense to check the fluid in the differential also b/c if the rear seal is leaking profusely the fluid could have ended up in the diff. Checking the coolant for ATF contamination is another thing to look for.
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This is a curious one, and would implore the OP to post a follow-up...so we can ALL learn from his experience!!
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