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Automatic Transmission, VT25-E (Troubleshooting): Overview Saturn VUE I

Symptoms - Automatic Transmission

Diagnostic CategoryDiagnostic Information
The following table consists of eight diagnostic categories that are located in the left-hand column. Using this column, choose the appropriate category based on the operating conditions of the vehicle or transmission. After selecting a category, use the right-hand column to locate the specific symptom diagnostic information.
Fluid Diagnosis: This category contains the following topics: Fluid condition, such as appearance, contaminants, smell, overheating Line pressure, high or low Fluid leaksRefer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure . Refer to Transmission Overheats . Refer to Line Pressure Instability . Refer to Low Line Pressure . Refer to High Line Pressure . Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid Leaks . Refer to Fluid Leak Diagnosis .
Noise and Vibration Diagnosis: This category contains the following topics: Noise, drive gear, final drive, whine, growl, rattle, buzz, popping VibrationRefer to Final Drive Noise or Hum Noise . Refer to Whine/Growl Noise That Changes with Vehicle Speed . Refer to Noisy in Reverse Only . Refer to Reattaching Noise . Refer to Whine Noise Varying with RPM or Fluid Pressure . Refer to Gravel or Grating Noise . Refer to Moaning Noise . Refer to Transmission Clunk on Acceleration or Deceleration . Refer to Rattle Noise . Refer to Vibration . Refer to Flexplate/Torque Converter Vibration Test . Refer to Noise and Vibration Analysis .
Range Performance Diagnosis: This category contains the following topics: No Drive/Slips in Drive No Reverse/Slips in Reverse No Drive and Reverse No Park Stays in Park Stays in Drive Stays in Low Stays in Intermediate Stays in Reverse Range Selector Position InaccurateRefer to No Drive in Forward Ranges . Refer to Slips in Drive . Refer to No Reverse . Refer to Slips in Reverse . Refer to No Forward and Reverse . Refer to No Park . Refer to Transmission Does Not Shift Out of Park . Refer to Stays in Drive . Refer to Stays in Low . Refer to Stays in Intermediate . Refer to Stays in Reverse . Refer to Range Selector Displays Incorrect Range . Refer to DTC P0705 . Refer to DTC P1756 . Refer to DTC P1758 .
Shift Quality Feel Diagnosis: This category contains the following topic: Harsh Garage ShiftRefer to Harsh Garage Shift .
Driveability/Ratio Control Diagnosis: This category contains the following topic: Poor driveabilityRefer to Poor Driveability - Poor or No Ratio Control .
Torque Converter Diagnosis: This category contains the following topics: Torque converter diagnosis TCC does not apply TCC does not release TCC apply/release quality Poor acceleration/No torque multiplicationRefer to Torque Converter Diagnosis Procedure . Refer to Flexplate/Torque Converter Vibration Test . Refer to No Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Apply/TCC Slipping/Soft TCC Apply . Refer to Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Stuck On . Refer to Harsh Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Apply . Refer to Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Slipping .
Indicator On or Message Center Displays Message: This category contains the following topics: Message Center displays "Trans Hot" Message Center displays "Trans Cold"Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure . Refer to Transmission Overheats . Refer to DTC P0218 . Refer to Transmission Does Not Shift Out of Park .
Symptom Not Found or No Symptom DetectedRefer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure . Refer to Road Test Procedure . Refer to Line Pressure Check Procedure .

Symptoms - Automatic Transmission