LexChamp

I am hoping to GOD this is not a MAJOR PROBLEM to my LS. Engine light on, it was diagnosed with a possible Faulty Catalytic Converter, but I don’t think this is the problem.

I have not driven the car for a few days; I am in the process of changing spark plugs and wires. The car was riding with a minor imperfection, it would hesitate when pressing on the gas and it seemed to be misfiring. Reason why I will be changing the Wires and Plugs.

Today after not driving the car for a few days this just happened. Started the car, put it in drive ad drove a few yards. Then I put it in reverse, pressed the gas and to my surprise the car did not move. I pressed the gas a couple more times with no luck than all of the sudden the engaged and started going backwards.

I drove the car back and forth and every time I would put it in reverse, it would do the same thing. After putting the car I reverse, it takes a few seconds before gear engages. It also does it when the car is in drive.
Like I said I am hoping this is not a major problem. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Klierslc

How is your fluid level?

sonyman

The line pressure may be too low.

trukn1

Sounds like low tranny fluid. Check the levels.

LexChamp

Absolutely right guys, low transmission fluid. As soon as I added the fluid, the car started running a lot better; no hesitation or misfire. One thing I noticed is that is leaking transmission fluid from the side of the pan. I dropped the pan a couple of months ago, changed the filter and fluid, but instead of using the Toyota sealant, I used the gasket that came with the filter from the auto part store, bad move. I can see fluids leaking from the side.

My advice, if you are ever dropping the oil pan or transmission pan, the sealant is the best thing. I will be dropping that transmission pan again and using the sealant. Thanks, guys, this site has been incredible, mad helpful.