When to replace pressure solenoids on Saturn SL2?

I’m having the same exact problems with my 2002 saturn sl2. I replaced 2 of the pressure solenoids about 6 months ago and the problems ceased. It is again doing the same thing again. Thinking about replacing the entire Trans assembly… Try doing a “reverse slam”.

Is there a problem with my Saturn SL automatic transmission?

I’m having problems with my automatic transmission in a 2002 Saturn SL. About 2 months ago I noticed a delay when I would put my saturn in reverse and it would sort of kick into gear after a few seconds (up to 10seconds sometimes).

What are the symptoms of a Saturn’s series failure?

ALL of them failed, if you still own one of these cars and it hasn’t been replaced, it has failed. Symptoms include hard starting, rough idle, temperature gauge not working, awful fuel economy, poor performance, and stumbling, among many other things. This sensor has at least something to do with almost everything the computer does.

What was the biggest problem with Saturn cars?

This one is universal, and the single biggest cause of problems with these cars. Saturn experimented with making these out of plastic, it was a huge failure. ALL of them failed, if you still own one of these cars and it hasn’t been replaced, it has failed.

How does a reverse slam on a Saturn work?

The Saturn has a history of the reverse circuits in the AT gumming up because they aren’t used all that often. A reverse slam is simply setting the hand brake and choking the wheels. The just start it up and put it in reverse and let it idle for about 30 minutes.

When to replace pressure solenoids on Saturn SL2?