I have a 1998 Saturn SL. The problem is that when i drive to school i have to go up hills on the highway and my car doesnt changed gears easily. And when it does it makes a banging noise and my check engine comes on. I have had a lot of problems with my car and since I live in Puerto Rico it hasnt been the best experience fixing it since they do not sell these cars here. I do not want to get rid of it because I have put so much money into it and I cant afford another car until after college. What can be the problem. The 3rd shift doesnt work and on the 2nd shift it gets stuck and when I have it drive it doesnt want to pick up?

 

get the codes read for the Service Engine Soon light and post them here -- the actual codes, not just their descriptions.

Likely there are codes relating to your transmission.

We will try to help you from there.

Is the transmission fluid level full?

 

yeah the fluid is full. I was told it might be the mount but as soon as i get the codes i will post them. thanks a lot!!

 

maybe a mount involved but sounds like more than just a mount.....