97 Q trans self diagnostic possible?

[white90esex]

I've got a 97 Q I picked up. previous owner said trans was toast and would not move.

I got a battery for it, wouldn't start, needed fuel. so new fuel pump and it fired right up.

out of curiosity I put it into drive, magical the car drove forward. I was surprised. I got back to the house and put it into R and it went backwards. Put it back into P and then back into D. Now car won't go forward, only goes in reverse.

so it's a lot more hopeful than thinking the car wouldnt move at all.

so yeah, is there a self diagnostic or do I need to pick a consult to see if there are codes?

[94Q45Beast]

I remember reading notes on something like that happening, if I remember correctly, it said to check the inhibitor switch...could be a place to start this hunt.

[white90esex]

Yeah the car is parked over at my old mans house since im outta space over here. So every other week ill go mess with it a little bit. Its about on the furthest back burner possible.

I was going through the gears yesterday and it actually does feel like its trying to do something in D but it wont move unfortunately

[goody90q45]

The transmission self-diagnosis starts on page AT-23 of the FSM.

It looks easier to launch a rocket than to follow the steps listed in the FSM. Good luck.

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Q45/1997_Q45/1997_Q45/

[white90esex]

Thanks man and yeah these self diagnostics shiz always tough lol. really need to get a scanner one of these days. I never work on OBD2 cars but lately its become an issue.

May wind up giving up on this AT like I did with the G50 and just do a 5 speed swap