Slips In Drive
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue and 2002 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The following are possible causes and corrections for this condition:
- The forward clutch plates are worn causing slow clutch apply - replace forward clutch plates.
- The forward clutch piston assembly is cut or rolled - replace forward clutch piston assembly.
- The transmission fluid pump assembly is internally damaged causing low or no pressure at the discharge port - replace fluid pump assembly.
- The fluid filter assembly is clogged, loose or not sealing properly - replace fluid filter assembly.
- The shaft splines on the variable drive pulley assembly are worn or damaged - replace variable drive pulley assembly.
- The elements on the variable drive belt assembly are worn - replace variable drive belt assembly.
- The bolts securing the transmission fluid pump assembly to the case are loose or stripped - tighten/replace bolts.
- The line "1" pressure regulator valve is worn, sticking or binding - replace line "1" pressure regulator valve.
- The line "1" pressure regulator valve spring is worn, sticking or damaged - replace line "1" pressure regulator valve spring.
- The bore plug seal for the line "1" pressure regulator valve is missing or cut - replace bore plug seal.
- The line "2" pressure regulator valve is worn, sticking or binding - replace line "2" pressure regulator valve.
- The line "2" pressure regulator valve spring is worn, sticking or damaged - replace line "2" pressure regulator valve.
- The bore plug seal for the line "2" pressure regulator valve is missing or cut - replace bore plug seal.
- The control valve body is porous, damaged or contaminated with debris - replace or flush control valve body.