Bingo!!! As suggested by you guys, I lifted the car and spun the wheels to see if something was off. Turns out, the LH side CV axle wasn't engaging the transaxle all the time. The RH would turn OK. I then started the car and put it in D, the grinding noise came immediately, but after 3 seconds, it w...

Thank you for your input guys. As lannvouivbre suggested, I also though that the issue was with the electronics rather than anything with the mechanicals of the transmission. I read about the ECU's failing on these cars so I bought a cheap one in ebay. I swapped the ECU's and no avail. I then went a...

I was driving my car and when I turned left my car made a loud grinding sound and eventually came to a stop. Now, when I put it in drive or reverse its making the same noise and I'm unable to drive or reverse. Also, while in park when I push the car it moves. I'm sorry to revive this thread, but I'...