No First Gear, Slips in First Gear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
No First Gear, Slips in First Gear
| Checks | Causes |
|---|---|
| Forward Clutch | No apply or slipping |
| Piston and Seal Assembly (607) | Binding, cracked, or leaking |
| Inner Seal (608) | Plugged orifice |
| Clutch Plates (601-604) | Worn friction, or broken splines |
| Snap Ring (600, 605) | Out of position |
| Housing (609) | Cracked, or plugged feed holes |
| Housing Retainer and Ball Assembly | Missing or out of position |
| Springs (606) | Binding |
| Input Sprag (515) | Damaged or not holding |
| Lo Roller Clutch (652) | Damaged or not holding |
| Forward Clutch Fluid Routing | Fluid leak or restriction |
| Oil Feed Tubes (83) |
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| Forward Clutch Support (114) |
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| Channel Plate (27) and Gasket (28) |
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| PSA (13) | Leaking drive switch O-ring |
| 1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve (305) |
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| 1-2 Shift Valve (302) | Stuck in upshifted position |
| 2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve (305) |
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Misalignment |
| Torque Converter (55) | Stator roller clutch is not holding |
| Line Pressure | Low Pressure Refer to High or Low Line Pressure . |