2008 Holden Astra only driving in Reverse
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Asked by Lisa
I have a problem with the transmission in my 2008 Holden Astra: when I put it into Drive, nothing happens - it will only work in Reverse.
Answered by CarsGuide
8 May 2025You might be lucky and simply have a low transmission fluid level thanks to a leak, or perhaps even a selector that is not properly connected to the transmission.
But the fact that the transmission works in Reverse but not Drive suggests something internally wrong. You could be looking at a broken torque converter, failed clutch or band, a faulty pump, blocked valve body or even a broken gear set. A transmission specialist is going to be your best bet here.
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