Section 14 (Automatic Transaxle - AF23-5 (Troubleshooting))
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Saturn Ion 3, 2004 Saturn Ion 2, and 2004 Saturn Ion 1. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Troubleshooting
- Symptoms - Automatic Transmission
- Range Selector Displays Incorrect Range
- Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure
- Line Pressure Check Procedure
- Transmission Adaptive Learn Procedure
- Road Test Procedure
- Torque Converter Diagnosis Procedure
- Flexplate/Torque Converter Vibration Test
- Stall Speed Test
- Engagement Delay Test
- Noise and Vibration Analysis
- Clutch Plate Diagnosis
- Engine Coolant/Water in Transmission
- Fluid Leak Diagnosis
- Case Porosity Repair
- Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Test
- Transmission Overheats
- No Forward and Reverse
- Slips in Drive or No Drive
- Slips in Reverse or No Reverse
- Engagement Time From Park or Neutral to Drive is Not Within Specifications
- Engagement Time From Park or Neutral to Reverse is Not Within Specifications
- Engine Stalls During Reverse or Drive Engagement
- Slips on Acceleration
- Harsh Feel at Light Acceleration or Deceleration Without Causing an Upshift or Downshift
- No 1-2 Upshift
- No 2-3 Upshift
- No 3-4 Upshift
- No 4-5 Upshift
- No 5-4 Downshift
- No 4-3 Downshift
- No 3-2 Downshift
- No 2-1 Downshift
- Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Stuck On or Off
- No Engine Braking in Fourth Gear
- No Engine Braking in Third Gear
- No Engine Braking in Second Gear
- No Response to Movement of Shift Lever
- Transmission Attempts to Move but Appears Locked Up
- Vibration at Idle
- Vibration While Driving
- Hum or Rattle Noise at Idle
- Knock or Clunk Noise
- Whine/Growl Noise That Changes with Vehicle Speed
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Leaks
- Harsh Park or Neutral to Drive Engagement
- Harsh Park or Neutral to Reverse Engagement
- Harsh Upshift
- Harsh Shift on Coastdown
- Harsh Forced Downshift