it will drive but when in reverse it wont move
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Are you saying that the gear shifter will not move from park to drive or that when you shift to drive the vehicle will not move? We need more info.
Check transmission fluid level.
check transmission fluid level bad transmission?
if there was not friction then the car wont be able to move or drive
no, because you cant put a front wheel drive into a rear drive because of the transmission...it wont mount in
Try putting it in drive.
Check transmission fluid level Perhaps needs transmission rebuild
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Check you battery
the drive shaft is connected with the wheels so if it brakes,you will be Abe to steer but the car wont move since the connection between the engine and wheel is lost.