My 2003 2.5 X Type seems to engage in reverse, takes up the slack in the joints. However it does not push or move backwards. All forward gears work properly. I drove it 250 mile home when I bought it. I tested the resistance values of the 9 solenoids and they are all within the acceptable range of resistance. I checked the reverse pressure (when in reverse). It fluctuates between 215 and 255 psi, which is normal, although the needle of the gauge fluctuates rapidly, like the speed of buzzing.

The interesting thing is that I can reproduce the same no-movement affect with the foreword gears simply by disconnecting the the main traction-control/ABS plug. It is an easy thing to do because it is one big connector up front on top of the passenger side of the engine. When I do this, it creates the same affect as the reverse problem; joins tighten up, seems to be engaged but does not push/move the vehicle. Therefore, I wonder if my problem of reverse is a function of transmission management/control, not an internal transmission malfunction. What do you think? Cracked piston? This thing has only 50,100 miles on it.

 

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