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Where is the ecu located on the 1997saturn sl1momchanic - 1997 Saturn SL1 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 6/17/2011-
6/17/2011 Spoon SportsUsually they are located either on the passenger or driver side kick panel anyway to make sure call
1-888-326-8646
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My gear shift lever is hard to shift and won't go into 2nd gear[auto trans]lakoer41 - 1995 Saturn SL2 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 6/2/2011
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5/27/2011 Spoon SportsIt effects your transmission. If the input-turbine is not working properly it will make your car transmission slip it is very bad on your car to run it with the input turbine malfunctioning. It is not that pricey to get fixed it cost around 260.00 with tax and labor.
5/27/2011 Spoon SportsWhat code did you get? P0715?
5/28/2011 marthathank u -
5/27/2011 yboy82It sends a varying frequency signal to the TCU to determine the current rotational speed of the input shaft or torque converter. -
5/27/2011 yboy82The transmission control unit (TCU) uses the input shaft speed to determine slippage across the torque converter and to determine the rate of slippage across the bands and clutches. The information is vital to regulate the application of the torque converter lock-up clutch smoothly and effectively.
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When driving the front wheels make niosedarren - 1998 Saturn SL - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 5/30/2011could this be somrthing in the drive train or c v joints
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5/30/2011 Spoon SportsDepends on the noise, whirring? Screeching? I can only narrow it down once you are able to describe the noise.
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What would cause tact to fluawate and car to shutter tact drops about 100rpm.than goes back and foreth.Thomas Marxo - 2009 Saturn Aura - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 5/26/2011mileage 42,000 /symptons apear after driving awhile.it does this all the time driving or stop..it happens alot .theres no lights on & no codes. I notice it about 6 mths ago but it has gotting worse. Itfeels like a misfire,car shutters when it happens. tact drops ...
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I have a roll pin broke off in the center of the shift shaft. i need to take the shaft off the top of trans.k_kdaniels - 2004 Saturn Ion-1 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 5/8/2011is it spring loaded or just gears? -
Automatic locks have been freaking out last few months, changed battery, now lights work but wont startgoldy - 2007 Saturn Aura - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 4/30/2011before it died it wouldn't go into gear. the car was rolling in park.
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4/30/2011 Nissan Technical AdvisorAutomatic lock, means power door lock?
Read the TSB details of your car
http://www.automd.com/tsb/bulletin_b126253/
http://www.automd.com/recall-tsb/search/
Contact your dealer the vehicle may be under warranty.
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Manual transmission 5speed - Have problem down shifting to 1st or 2nd gear. Unit will shift to higher gear instead.ronmorgan - 2001 Saturn SL1 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 4/25/2011Trasmission funtions properly once in any of the gear ranges, believe it is a purely linkage problem. I know there are 2 shift cables involved and that it could be a cable end bushing problem. Are the same bushings used in each of the cable ends?
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4/25/2011 yboy82Did you already diagnose your vehicle with a scan tool to verify if there is a stored trouble code? The common possible causes when having a down shift problems are damaged/faulty PCM sensor inputs/outputs and/or damaged/faulty wires/connection in your transmission going to your PCM.
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Gear shift flops around. Won't go in 2nd, 4th or reverse. Just replaced clutch. Please help.SherryC - 1999 Saturn SL2 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 4/17/2011
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3/7/2011 yboy82Do you have a manual transmission (just wanna clear on that since you've recently replaced your clutch)? If it is a manual transmission, it is possible that one of the component of your syncromesh meachanism is worn/damaged.
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4/17/2011 fit4duty443I had the same problem. At the bottom of the shifter there is a rubber/plastic gromet that may have broken. Its a dealer specific part and for something the size of a nickel I paid about $50.
4/18/2011 HouseCallAutoI seem to remember replacing that too for a client some years ago.
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Will not shift out of 2nd gear. replaced tranny, but not torque converter and same problem exists. what to look for nextBill - 1992 Saturn SC - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 4/15/2011car needs rpms before it goes into gear, then will not come out of second. shift to D2 light comes on -
Shift gear will not go to back park mode and key can not be pulled out when done driving.jose - 2007 Saturn Ion-2 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 4/14/2011engine will start and car will run ok but can not put into park mode and key can not be pulled out from key hole. No work had been done to fix the problem, It happened just now when I stopped to park, and turn off key, but would not come out. Also I was driving at ...
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Why wont my car move when i shift it in to gear everything sounds great but i try to drive and hit the gas but not move?leogirl1031 - 2002 Saturn SL - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 4/11/2011Car starts normal but then you shift to gear and hit the gas it dont do nothing but rev
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4/5/2011 ARZPower is not transmitted to transmission. Check the fluid first, if it was burnt it suggests a serious transmission damaged, could be the torque converter is bad or the clutches are burnt. Rebuilding is the best solution for this. -
4/11/2011 leogirl1031thanks i found out the problem our spin on trans filtter came off had to replace that and fill up with new trans fluid thanks tho
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1999 SATURN SL- REPLACED VALVE BODY -HOW DO I "LEARN IT" "SET" IT ?desert_prencess - 1999 Saturn SL2 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 4/9/2011CAR WILL NOW GO IN REVERSE THE FIRST TIME YOU DRIVE IT AND YOU HAVE TO REV IT UP. DONT THINK I SET IT RIGHT . WHATS THE TRICK TO "LEARNING IT"? -
Transaxle leak on 04 saturn vue redline cost to repair?aggie - 2004 Saturn Vue - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 4/3/2011
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4/3/2011 yboy82You should check out this TSB for your vehicle.
2004 Saturn Vue Power Train Service Bulletin 254006
NHTSA: Action Number: 10019511 Service Bulletin Number: 254006
Report Date:
Jan 01, 2006Component:
Power Train
Summary: Transmission fluid leak from right hand axle seal area. *tt
4/3/2011 yboy82If you want to check out the 119 TSB's and 1 Recall for your vehicle just visit this link http://www.automd.com/recall-tsb/search/
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I have lost 2nd 3rd and reverse. I have 1st 3rd and 5th... what do i need to do, look for? advice?Kim - 1996 Saturn SL1 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 3/27/2011I bought the car use and occasionally had trouble getting into lower gears. I have been driving it for about 2 years. It was fine one minute and the next half of the gears were gone
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3/27/2011 charles81unfortunatly, your trans needs work. maybe more than you may want to pay. check the shift cables onder the console, and look for loose, or teathered links. under the hood, below the battery, you should see on the backside top end of the trans the other end of those cables. check to make sure they are secure, and look for cracks, splits. follow the cables to the shift linkage cap. this could be your next problem. I suggest u get a manual,removal of this is pretty simple, but you may need it for pics, and torque specs, on the proper way to check for worn linkage. If it checks out, then u need a new trans. Those cars are a dime a dozen, so it should be easy to find, and if you like a challenge, could do it yourself. I have changed several saturn trans all to myself, all you need is a haynes or chilton manual. good luck.
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