Low Line Pressure
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 fluid filter assembly is clogged or damaged - replace fluid filter assembly.
- The variable drive pulley assembly is leaking more than specification - replace the variable drive pulley assembly.
- The variable driven pulley assembly is leaking more than specification - replace the variable driven pulley assembly.
- The line "1" pressure regulator valve is worn, sticking or binding - replace the 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 retainer for the line "1" pressure regulator valve is damaged or installed incorrectly - replace bore plug retainer.
- The bore plug seal for the line "1" pressure regulator valve is missing or cut - replace bore plug seal.
- The bore plug for the line "1" pressure regulator valve is worn or damaged - replace bore plug.
- 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 spring.
- The bore plug seal for the line "2" pressure regulator valve is missing or cut - replace bore plug seal.
- The primary limit valve is worn, sticking or binding - replace primary limit valve.
- The primary limit valve spring is worn, sticking or damaged - replace primary limit valve spring.
- The actuator feed limit valve is worn, sticking or binding - replace actuator feed limit valve.
- The actuator feed limit valve spring is worn, sticking or damaged - replace actuator feed limit valve spring.