Hi guys!
I searched but couldn't really find the answer I was looking for. Today I was backing out of a parking space and my transmission just started grinding. It only did this in reverse and drove fine all the way to work and back home. When I got home I tried it again, and still it only does this in reverse. I can probably live without reverse for a little while if necessary, but I'd like to get it fixed.

Any ideas?

BTW, '99 TL-P with 205k or so miles on original transmission as far as I know.

Thank you!

 

It's probably gonna need a rebuild. It can get worse as you keep driving.

 

I was afraid that was what I would hear. lol No chance of a sticking solenoid or something simple?

 

Grinding noise is usually pretty bad. I don't think it will be anything less than a $2000 fix.

How's your transmission fluid?

 

Fluid's good. I keep it changed regularly, and just changed it in Feb.

 

bump

 

what fluid have you been using?
ck the magnetic drain plug for evidence of new metal
or send a 3 ounce sample to a lab like blackstone for analysis.
if there is anything bad happening the oil will show it

get the car put on a lift- it can be something besides trans

 

the tell for warranty replacement trans is blue paint on the trans bolt heads- very easy to see