My transmission will not shift into drive

Tiny
KATRINA PATRICIAMAE VORSE
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  • 1999 SATURN SL2
  • 1.9L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 218,774 MILES
I have been having some definite transmission issues. First lost reverse and shifting hard or slamming into second gear. I did some research and figured out that the input shaft nut had came lose. So I got the Saturn automatic transmission service set (socket, some kind of holding tool and the gasket) I got some thread locker red and had a friend of mine watch this YouTube video and fix it. (Tightening the nut) Well all was fine I thought at first because it went into reverse again and started shifting into second like it is suppose to. But, then the next day I noticed that my car will not shift into drive (fourth gear). Transmission fluid is full. Had the filter changed not too long ago. So now I am wondering why will my car not go into drive (fourth gear)? Help!
Friday, October 20th, 2017 AT 4:20 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like you have a shift solenoid that is not working. Here is a wiring diagram of the transmission you can see there are a handful of fuses that run the system I would start by checking those.

Here is a guide to help you:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Here are the diagrams (below)

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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Saturday, October 21st, 2017 AT 10:58 AM

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