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1998 sl2 auto tranny problems.

Old Apr 4, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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Default 1998 sl2 auto tranny problems.

i think my car is in the mid stages of tranny problems, hard shifts and what not. just wondering if it would be worth changing and/or rebuilding the tranny all ready in there.

the car has 178+ on it. the engine is still running strong. if anyone has any ideas on it if would be worth to fix let me know.
 
Old Apr 4, 2009 | 04:00 PM
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When was the last time the transmission was flushed/serviced ???
 
Old Apr 5, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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nah no need my car does the exact same thing for the past 3 years it's just hardshifting a bit it's fine
 
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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im not too sure, got the car amost 2 years ago. it probably wouldnt be a bad idea to service my tranny
 
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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...uhhhh, AYUP. Durn fine idea...
 
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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Default hard shifting automatic

This may fix your problem. I have read on the internet that hard shifting most of the time comes from a part on top of the transmission I believe it may be called a controll valve. I went to the junk yard and bought one and it fixed all the very hard shifting that I was haveing. $20.00 This part is under the battery box on top of the trans, There are wires that go to it which I believe control shifting. Unplug wires and unbolt the sheet metal cover then you will see the controll valve. Unbolt control valve. It is kind of a large chunk of metal. Remove the hole chunk at the junck yard. [ you can remove a little less but you will not be happy you will see what I am talking about when you remove your fist one]. It is a easy job so have fun sure is nice not having to pull the trans.
 

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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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Do you some how mean the ValveBody?
 
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by sw2cam
Do you some how mean the ValveBody?
If you are a saturn pro on this subject then I am sure that you would know what I am talkining about. And yes that very well may be the correct wording that I should have used. If you have any more saturn info on this subject please share it with the world so we can all learn. Thank you your friend Robin
 

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