2002 Saturn SL2 car wont start

Tiny
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  • 2002 SATURN SL2
  • 1.9L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 124,122 MILES
Working on saturn 2002 sl2 I Changed transmission and car started up no problem but car didn't move so I changed it out again. Now the car wont start has fuel but no spark changed cps changed ignition module plugs and wires r fine please help thank u very much
Friday, May 30th, 2014 AT 8:23 PM

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Tiny
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Did you check to see if you have a blown fuse somewhere?Its strange it started before the transmission replacement.
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Friday, May 30th, 2014 AT 9:56 PM
Tiny
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Yes I've checked all fuses are relays they're all fine
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Saturday, May 31st, 2014 AT 9:15 AM
Tiny
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With the key in the run position see if the pink wire I believe it is to the ignition module has power?
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Saturday, May 31st, 2014 AT 10:08 PM
Tiny
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It's the strangest thing I got it finally turn over but here's the main problemwhen I change the transmission first time the car would turn on but nothing would happen in other words the car wouldn't move now that I got the car started again the same thing I put the car in gear nothing happens thank you for any and all help
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Saturday, May 31st, 2014 AT 11:06 PM
Tiny
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Do you have any codes?The drive axles are all the way in?Really doesnt make sense why two transmissions have the same issue. There must be a problem with the car somewhere or you just have really bad luck with transmissions. I would like to help you with this problem. I have a idea of what's going on though.
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Sunday, June 1st, 2014 AT 8:52 AM
Tiny
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Yes the axles r all the way in. That is my luck to transmission that dont work is there any way u can send me instructions on how to rebuild the pump I didbuy a manual for those transmission but its really confusing thank u very much
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 AT 3:35 PM
Tiny
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Rebuild the pump?Your barking up the wrong tree my friend I have taken apart alot of these transmissions and the pump isnt what fails. Its usually a clutch piston that engages the clutch pack for each gear. Even then its not a super common thing that happens. The most common things that happens on those transmissions is the input shaft nut loosens up. Or the pressure regulator bore in the valve body of the transmission wears out and causes too high or too low of transmission line pressure. I know these transmissions and cars well iam a factory trained saturn tech. So the original transmission did the exact same thing would not move in forward or reverse and thats why you changed the transmission?Also every transmission you have tried to put in since has been the same way?
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 AT 7:48 PM
Tiny
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No the transmission was slipping and shifting bad. Well now with the car up in the air when I put in gear the tires turn but the car on the ground I put it in gear nothing happens so that would tell me some type of pressure problem how can I go about diagnosing that thanks for all your help
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 AT 7:54 PM
Tiny
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Have you checked to see if there are any codes setting?It sounds like it could be electrical issue honestly what are the odds you get two bad transmissions with the same symptoms.
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 AT 9:44 PM
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Also heres a important question did you make sure that the torque convertor was fully inserted into the transmission before you put the transmission in?
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 AT 9:46 PM
Tiny
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Yes
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 AT 9:55 PM
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So is that yes to you have check for codes in the computer and there are none?Also that you made sure the torque convertor was fully inserted into the transmission before you installed the transmission?
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Thursday, June 5th, 2014 AT 6:19 AM

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