Robert clutton Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 hello last year my 2009 dodge journey had a minor accident as i let my son borrow my car he had hit some black ice and hit the ditch he lost drive but he had reverse and got the car home iv looked at it acd tested the car to figure out whats going on but cant then one day while backing it out of my garage i lost reverse now my car wont move in any gear looking for helpful advice so i can fix my car and get back driving it before my son borrows another one of my cars . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 (edited) So it’s been OK for a year? How did you’re son get it home if it only had reverse, drive backwards? If you suddenly now can’t drive it, first have it scanned with a professional scanner that can read all the systems, not just basic engine. Go from there. Sounds like the tranny is gone. Edited September 20, 2021 by OhareFred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert clutton Posted September 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 he drove it home in reverse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Now that’s skill! But if it’s been OK over the past year I think you lost the trans. Engine reving+no movement= transmission issue (at least afaik) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 If he took the ditch, it’s possible one of the cooling lines was damaged and fluid leaked out. Transmissions need fluid to create motion via torque converter. Start out checking fluid level if you have a dipstick.2.4 or 3.5 should have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert clutton Posted September 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 a buddy of mine my local auto body mechanic said it could be a speed sensor on the rotors. he ran a diagnostics test on his little computer and code reader found a couple issues got them fixed . and the speed sensor on the rotors i changed them all finally got reverse to work but still no drive or any other gears . checked all fluids there ok lines don't show any damage or signs of leaking . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 26 minutes ago, Robert clutton said: a buddy of mine my local auto body mechanic said it could be a speed sensor on the rotors. he ran a diagnostics test on his little computer and code reader found a couple issues got them fixed . and the speed sensor on the rotors i changed them all finally got reverse to work but still no drive or any other gears . checked all fluids there ok lines don't show any damage or signs of leaking . So you've gone a year with NO FORWARD GEARS and just recently got reverse back AFTER some unspecified repair??? WHAT engine and is this FWD or AWD???\ Drop the trans oil pan and check for the filter having "popped out" of it's mounting into the valve body. It is the pick up point for fluid to pump thru the trans. It may pick up enough with it dislodged for REVERSE, but from experience NOT for forward gears. Hit a ditch a year ago and has not been driven since? Best to check for a damaged CV Joint may grab and hold for REVERSE but not forward gears. NOT a whole lot of specific info given by you, so there are a large number of possibilities as to a fix of your trouble OhareFred, 2late4u, Summer Solstice and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Personally I'd get it to a reputable shop for a proper diagnosis. We can certainly guess, but someone with a first hand look will have a much better answer for you. Summer Solstice and 2late4u 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert clutton Posted September 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 awd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 12 hours ago, Robert clutton said: awd So, an 09 model with AWD. That would mean a 3.5 motor and 6sp trans. From LACK of useful input given by you, I will have to agree with member/moderator jkeaton as to your BEST MOVE to take care of the situation. GOOD LUCK! 2late4u, Summer Solstice and jkeaton 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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