Transmission

[jnunez]

Hey guys my 93 camry xle doesnt reverse, However; it does drive foward. What do you think is the problem. Also, how much do you guys think i can sell it for if i decide to go that route? The body has about 180,000 miles but i just put a rebuilt one with like 70,000. It has a alarm wit remote start, all power mechanisms work, new struts, and new brakes.

[blackhawk]

if it doe not do any thing when you give it gas then that probably the gear , its stripped .and as for as money a couple hundred

[Stillrunning]

Missing information; auto or manual?

[geoff5093]

Originally Posted by Stillrunning

Missing information; auto or manual?

Did they ever make the XLE in a manual?

[Stillrunning]

Originally Posted by geoff5093

Did they ever make the XLE in a manual?

I don't know. But it wouldn't have hurt to provide the info.

[ghettosled]

could the shift cable that is not properly adjusted do this?

[jnunez]

Yea its a automatic

[Stillrunning]

I would check the Park/Neutral switch first. That switch tells the computer you have put the car into "R" and then shifts the solenoids. The cable may need adjustment or the switch may need to be adjusted but if you adjust the switch you have to be careful you don't misalign the neutral lockout position or the car won't start. It may just be the reverse contact in the switch that is not sending the computer the info or a broken "R" wire. You can unplug the connector and see if the contacts need cleaning. I don't think you can dismantle the switch to clean the inside contacts but maybe someone else can tell you if you can. Does the "R" indicator on the dash light when you put it in reverse? Other than that it may be the solenoids 1-2 or 2-3, but the fact that you have the other gears does not tell me the solenoids are the problem.

[jnunez]

Yea the dash light "r" goes on when the car is in reverse but when i press the gas it just revs it doesnt go anywhere

[blackhawk]

^ the gear is stripped same thing happened to mom car in drive but not in reverse

[jnunez]

so if the gears are stripped am i going to have to get a new transmission or is it fixable? about how much would it run me?

[blackhawk]

to be honest bro , it depends this mechanic was like 650 for labor not including parts well you can by a used one for 300 and have some one put it in for like 2 and if you shop around am shore you ccan get one cheaper

[Stillrunning]

Originally Posted by blackhawk

^ the gear is stripped same thing happened to mom car in drive

but not in reverse

How would the reverse gear "strip", it's hardly ever used? Do you mean the teeth on the gear are worn off?

I still say the car isn't shifting into reverse.

However; it does drive foward.

jnunez, do you mean the car shifts through all forward gears normally?

[Hajoca]

I would check the shift cable to the transmission lever first, or in your case, take it to a transmission shop for a free estimate... bring a friend and keep pushing!