Transmission problem, no park, no drive and no reverse W124 diesel wagon,

[quattro]

Everything was fine, no warning, no noises.
My wife reversed out of a parking spot, went for D, and nothing.
After that no P no R no D. If you put it in Park, it will still roll back.
No stange noises, sounds like the tranny is working, but driveshaft not turning. Thought it might be the flex disc, but I suspect that would make ton of noise and at least some waning.
BTW tranny fluid level is perfect, no burning smell and it's a low mile car.

Thanks for any tips you might have.

[TMAllison]

Is the shifter still connected to the linkage?

[mobetta]

Originally Posted by TMAllison

Is the shifter still connected to the linkage?

X2- get under it and verify the linkages are operating- when the shifter moves, it should move the arm on the tranny.

[quattro]

Sorry for stupid question, but where do I look for the shift lever/assembly on the tranny?
Is it on top, left side, right side? Anyone has a diagram how it looks/functions and how do I adjust it in case it needs it.

Thank you!!

[babymog]

If the shifter moves through obvious detents (tactile), it is connected to the transmission. It sounds lke the linkage came loose, you should be able to feel a difference, like the lever isn't doing anything anymore.

[quattro]

Hmmm... lever actually feels exactly the same as before i.e. it moves with the usual resistance, just no action from transmission.
What is scary is that there is no noises, just feels like it's in Neutral, and there was no warning i.e. no slipping gears, no clunking, no mechanical noises.

[TMAllison]

Linkage is on drivers side, and top, of trans. Look at linkage while someone stands on brake and shifts shifter. Engine off.

[quattro]

So I got the bloody thing home last night and put it up on stands.
We do have Park, but no Drive and no Reverse.
No noises, no smelling fluid.
WOuld that suggest converter failure or somethign internal in the tranny?
Your wisdom would be greatly appriciated.

I've never had to deal with autoboxes myself (manual guy) so I feel like fish out of water. Almost wish I could swap in a 5 speed and be done, especially that my wife also prefers manual trannies. Anyhoo, that's neither here or there.

Thanks in advance

[DieselClack]

You did measure the fluid level with the engine running and idling in neutral, right? It won't go into any gear unless it has the proper amount of hydraulic oil in it.

[quattro]

Thank you very much, Audi are very good at making things bolt in between cars. Looks like MB are in the same boat, makes our lives easier.