Lexus locked up
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Lexus locked up
hello everyone new to the club and seeking any and all possible advice i was driving my 2012 is250 home i was traveling at about 40-45 mph when i heard a noise like the car was having trouble to accelerate and then out of no where the car jerks as if i slammed on the brakes and starts dropping gear i hit the brakes and put it in park i then tried every gear to see if i could get it out the road the nothing i put it in neutral and try pushing car wont budge same thing with the flat bed that came to pick it up the rear wheels won't move at all no transmission slipping or shifting issues prior to this I'm being told differntial is probably the cause but wanted to seek others advice before i spent money to have it looked at one last question if it is the rear differntial that locked up would it coming to a stop like it did do damage to my transmission my is250 is rear wheel drive any guidance or advice would be greatly appreciated thanks
Last edited by LexusMan80; Aug 11, 2025 at 07:18 AM.
To confirm, the vehicle starts and you're able to move the shifter through all positions (R, N, D), and aren't aren't engaging, correct?
I thought perhaps it could it be possible the shift cable linkage, shift solenoid etc. however, located the following video that states possible issue may be with he vehicle PCM (software upgrade needed) and not transmission (one of issues being unable to place shifter into a gear). Per video, this is a common issue experienced with IS250 owners;
How to Fix Transmission Shifting Problems on Your Lexus IS 250 (P0751, P2714)
I thought perhaps it could it be possible the shift cable linkage, shift solenoid etc. however, located the following video that states possible issue may be with he vehicle PCM (software upgrade needed) and not transmission (one of issues being unable to place shifter into a gear). Per video, this is a common issue experienced with IS250 owners;
How to Fix Transmission Shifting Problems on Your Lexus IS 250 (P0751, P2714)
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Joined: Aug 2025
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From: tennessee
Lexus locked up
[QUOTE=ELexis;11951982]To confirm, the vehicle starts and you're able to move the shifter through all positions (R, N, D), and aren't aren't engaging, correct?
I thought perhaps it could it be possible the shift cable linkage, shift solenoid etc. however, located the following video that states possible issue may be with he vehicle PCM (software upgrade needed) and not transmission (one of issues being unable to place shifter into a gear). Per video, this is a common issue experienced with IS250 owners;
How to Fix Transmission Shifting Problems on Your Lexus IS 250 (P0751, P2714)
I thought perhaps it could it be possible the shift cable linkage, shift solenoid etc. however, located the following video that states possible issue may be with he vehicle PCM (software upgrade needed) and not transmission (one of issues being unable to place shifter into a gear). Per video, this is a common issue experienced with IS250 owners;
How to Fix Transmission Shifting Problems on Your Lexus IS 250 (P0751, P2714)
[size=16px]Sorry maybe I didn’t do a good job in explaining the car starts and running just fine there are no check engine lights or codes being thrown the shifter does move and engage into each gear the engine just reves when I give it gas the rear wheels are completely locked up one person told me if the transmission went out I would have all neutrals in every gear and the rear wheels would still roll and suggested it was the rear differential that went out would the cable you mentioned lock the rear wheels up completely and cause them to lock up while the car is already in drive and in motion?][/size]
I believe if the shift linkage cable were to be damaged / stretched , you'd be able to start the vehicle in any gear selected ad would think the vehicle would still be abl to be moved / pushed. Possible drive shaft U-joint is defective?
I'm sure a member with more experience regarding the issue your experiencing will follow up and confirm.
I'm sure a member with more experience regarding the issue your experiencing will follow up and confirm.
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