1995 Toyota Celica Automatic Transmission not engaging, Transmission help Options

[mikelevan]

Hi everyone,

I have a 1995 Toyota Celica GT with the 5SFE engine and A140E automatic transmission. The engine runs completely fine, but I’m unable to engage the transmission at all. Basically any gear I shift into (Reverse, Drive, 2, Low) the car acts like it’s in neutral.

Here’s a link to a video I made while the car was in Drive: https://youtu.be/8qGcj6dqRXc

There’s a knocking sound you can hear as well as a harsh grinding sound when I put the shifter to Park near the end of the video.

If anyone has any idea of what this problem might be, please leave a comment. I’ll likely have to replace a part in the transmission (or the entire transmission) to get this thing running again. Don’t hesitate to ask questions as well. Thanks!