Automatic transmission malfunction following driving through deep water. Symptoms include:
- ‘R’ indicator light illuminated constantly on the dash and gear selector, regardless of gear selected.
- Reverse lights stuck on.
- Transmission stuck in a low gear, limiting speed to approximately 20km/h.
- Mechanic noted water ingress and burnt smelling transmission fluid.
Solution
No definitive solution was provided in the original post. The poster’s mechanic suspects water damage and potentially a faulty transmission.
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