Where do you find the transaxle fluid dipstick on a 2004. Saturn vue transmission fault andor check engine light with code p0716, p0776, p0717, p0777, p2714, p2715, andor p02723 102 reports. Saturn vue transmission problems page 2 car forums at. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your vue and how to check the transmission fluid level. It was no sports car, but certainly peppy enough with 175hp. Exactly one day after submitting my final car payment for my 2004 saturn vue, the cars transmission totally and without any prior warning seized and failed. View and download saturn 2004 vue owners manual online. There is a wealth of information on the internet about the failures of this transmission. Save money on one of 110 used 2004 saturn vues near you.
Saturn vue transmission problems page 5 car forums at. It was the first vehicle to use the gm theta platform when it was introduced in 2001 for the 2002 model year. Saturn vue questions are all saturn vue transmissions. Nov 21, 2011 quick video of me fixing my 2004 saturn vue stick shift. It was hard to start this morning, after driving for 30 min. While braking as i approached a red light, 2 check engine lights appeared accompanied by a dramatic loss of power. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your speci. I went through the owners manual and it said the transmission dipstick is a black loop in the rear part of the engine compartment. Transmission fluid level check saturn vue 20022007 2004. Beginning with the 2006 model year, the vue received an updated interior with a refreshed center stack and door panels.
The 2005 saturn vue received a refreshed interior and exterior. Automotive news estimated that only 37 percent of vue production was so equipped. Last week on a very cold day my clutch stopped working on my way to work. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. View and download saturn 2004 ion owners manual online. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2004 saturn vue 2. Saturn vue questions 2003 saturn vue automatic trans swap. Saturn vue 2004 transmission seems to be slipping a little my transmission seems to be slipping a little, but not regularly and when tested by the mechanic it shows no transmission problem.
Where is the transaxle fluid dipstick on a 2004 saturn vue. It has been a known issue that this transmission was a poorly made gm product. My aunt recently got an allwheeldrive saturn vue with the 3. Check underneath the vehicle on the transmission case above the oil pan on the passenger side of the vehicle and you will see a pipe thread plug. Since then the transmission shift stick has been getting harder and harder to change gears. The clutch seems fine and all gears run, theyre just hard to get into or change into. On the dip stick for the transmission the min and max traces is for a half of quart no longer a full quart like the oil dip stick is. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. Interestingly, saturn claimed 060 mph acceleration of 10. Suddenly hard to shift and slipping out of reverse. View and download saturn 2006 vue owners manual online. Electronic control insured the transmission was always in the right gear for optimum performance and fuel efficiency. Saturn vue service repair manual saturn vue pdf online.
Transmission fault andor check engine light with code p0716. Complete auto transmissions for saturn vue for sale ebay. The settlement has received preliminary approval from a federal judge, but the official. Engineered for and meets the requirements of honda automatic transmission with dw1 and z1 specifications. You do not need to change the transmission fluid in the saturn vue. I searched and searched there one day and couldnt find it. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of saturn vue based on all problems reported for the vue.
A second generation model was launched in 2007 for the 2008 model year as a rebadged opel antara. Calendar 2004 deliveries rose six percent to nearly 87,000. Saturn vue questions driving and the clutch went to the floor and i. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. Dont get it fixed the vti transmission in the 2002 2004 4 cylinder vues has been a giant sized wart on saturn gm. One other change that season was the new option of leather upholstery and heated front seats.
Gm settles classaction suit over transmission failures in. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for saturn vue when. I scaned it with my genisys computer and it came up with p1888 code. Where is the transmission module for a saturn vue 2004. This position locks your steering column in a vehicle with a manual transmission. I had to put it in gear by sticking my hand inside where the stick shift is and push it into gear. He did point out that the fluid was really black and had specks of metal in it. If the transmission fluid level on your vue is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. It is a sealed system and only needs to be replaced when the trans needs. The best place to look for a saturn service manual is on this site, where you can download a free copy to your computers hard drive, and then print off as many copies as you think you may need. Make certain the engine is walking and its warmed up for an accurate reading on the dip stick. Saturn vue automatic transmission with 5speed honda mdra transmission 2004, automatic transmission manual shaft repair sleeve by national.
The truth behind saturn transmissions and reverse problems. In yet another big red mark on gms ledger, the general has settled a classaction lawsuit brought by the owners of more than 90,000 saturn vue and ion modelsthat came with gms vti continuously. Saturn vue 5 speed manual drive so far its been a great, economical car. Still hard to shift and occasionally slips out of reverse. Saturn vue transmission problems page 4 car forums at. This is a quick video showing you how to replace the shifter cable bushing in a 2004 saturn vue 5 speed. After letting the car sit for awhile, i restarted the engine. Saturn vue owners have reported 12 problems related to transmission not go into gear under the power train category. In the am clutch pedal flops to floor and cant shift until i turn car off. When the transmission first came out saturn was having us replace the whole transmission then they had us repair it. The bushing is known to wear out over time causing looseness in the shifter or making it harder to put into gear. My 2007 saturn vue has a knocking sound when put in drive.
Get a transmission funnel, take the dipstick out and put the funnel in and begin hanging the fluid in. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle. The 6 dollar fix for your troublesome 05 vue with manual transmission shifting issues. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2004 saturn vue. The cvt was replaced with a fourspeed automatic transmission. Make sure you note how much of or how many threads on the cable end are sticking out before removing the old one. I just joined the and i have a 06 vue 5 speed, and i am noticing that first gear is hard to get into some times. Transmission dipstick location in a 2006 saturn vue it. The saturn vue is a compact suv that was sold and built by saturn, and it was saturn s bestselling model.
If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. The v6 increased its popularity for 2003, when saturn offered it with frontwheel drive, too. How do i fill the transmission fluid in my 2004 saturn vue. Saturn vue owners have reported 8 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. Replace your worn out, rusted, or damaged transmission mount with this one to restore stability of the transmission. I had to put it in gear by sticking my hand inside where the. Started, yet running rough, engine light came on, flashing. The engine in your 2004 saturn vue should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. The most recently reported issues are listed below. The 2004 saturn ion has 5 nhtsa complaints for the power train. I has been very hard to shift lately and yesterday the shifter broke so i could not even slect a gear. The vue was later facelifted for the 2006 model year. Have a 2004 saturn vue, 114,000 miles, did good till jan 1 of this year.
Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for saturn vue when you shop the largest online selection at. The auto repair shop says that the transmission cables are worn and need to be replaced. If the transmission was slipping then the belt pulleys etc is most likely damaged its hard to see the damage. I have a 2007 saturn vue with a 5 speed manual i have a 2007 saturn vue with a 5 speed manual transmission. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in. Jan 04, 2010 i have a 2004, 4cyl, saturn vue with a manual transsmission. Dorman 14905 shifter cable bushing for select saturn vue models. Saturn 2004 vue automobile owners manual 392 pages. However, there appear to be multiple recalls on the honda pilot transmission for this year, issued to honda pilot owners, but not to saturn vue owners. You can pull off the side of the road shut it off and restart it take off drive down the road again until you get about 45 mph into overdrive and does the same thing you can. The transmission has been replaced, however the consumer continued to experience problems. Why wont the transmission shift out of 4th gear when in manual mode. Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level.
New wheel choices were introduced, and allwheel drive was no longer available on fourcylinder models. Had to have the torque converter replaced at 40,000 mi. Saturn vue questions why wont the transmission shift. It is actually a screw cap, black, to the right of the engine block, set down. There is no way to check your fluid level, except go to a. Prior to that, i had owned a 1992 saturn sl1 and a 1998 saturn sl2. When i shift it into reverse, it pauses, and then the transmission shifts into reverse after a lag. It is not a dipstick, even though the manual says it is. Your master andor slave cylinder for the clutch has sprung a leak.
Manual transmission parts for saturn vue for sale ebay. Auto shop says i have to replace some transmission cables. But when i put it in manual mode it wont shift out of 4th gear. At, you will find genuine gm parts for vehicles all the way back to 1984, and you dont need to worry about quality because we do not carry any fake or. I have a 1993 sw2 i know this is the sl section with 40,000 actual miles and an auto transmission. Saturn reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice. Add fluid and use your arm to pump the clutch back and forth until you have. I have a 2004, 4 cyl, saturn vue and the manual transmission was very hard to shift. The instructions are to pull over, put the transmission in park, and let the engine idle until the light goes out. Ammco told me it usually happens when putting it in gear to backup and the wave plate breaks.
I put new clutches and forward and reverse pistons in it about 3 weeks ago. Keep this manual in the vehicle so it will be there if it is needed. The ion was just not a saturn to me, except for the plastic body panels. Any help would be appressiated in what step to take to find this problem. After that day it would do the hesitation and hard jerk into reverse. Saturn ion 2004 transmission fluid change duration. A common break on the manual transmission saturn vues is the plastic cable adjuster breaks loose from the gear shift. All products are engineered and tested to provide years of trouble free. I have a 2004, 4cyl, saturn vue with a manual transmission. If this condition occurs on your 2002, 2003, 2004, or 2005 model year saturn vue. Canadian owners a french language copy of this manual can.
About the saturn vue now that saturn dealerships are a thing of the past, you might be finding it difficult to find the replacement parts you need for your saturn vue. Transmission issue without warning transmission went yesterday. Transmission not go into gear problems of saturn vue. How to use this manual many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Genuine gm 15212802 manual transmission shift lever cable. I bought it about 3 years ago with 64k mostly highway miles. Featured in the 2002 to 2005 vue and 2003 to 2004 ion, the transmission was discontinued after 2005. Clicking noise from the shift box as it shifts into 2nd or 4th. Canadian owners a french language copy of this manual can be obtained. Add a teacher note to share how you incorporated it into your lesson. Quick video of me fixing my 2004 saturn vue stick shift. Muco mcs492 manual transmission shift cable fits for 20042007 saturn.