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2003 Saturn L300 Won't shift, surges
2003 SATURN L300
69,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
HUFFGARY
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3 POSTS
The transmission on my L300 surges during acceleration and won't shift until high RPM's (>3K) are achieved. What could possibly be the problem?
Nov 4, 2010 at 6:51 AM
SATURNTECH9
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Experienced Mechanic
30,869 POSTS
Shifting at 3k isn't they high of rpm's to shift at.Do you have any trouble code's in the computer?Does the car shift hard into any of the gear's?
Nov 4, 2010 at 7:28 AM
HUFFGARY
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3 POSTS
It surges or pulses and goes way past 3000rpm before it shifts. Mostly when you get on it hard going up hill in 2nd gear.
Nov 4, 2010 at 8:19 AM
SATURNTECH9
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30,869 POSTS
So do you have any code's?Also do you have to ever let up on the gas pedal for it to shift?
Nov 5, 2010 at 5:38 AM
HUFFGARY
MEMBER
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After taking my L300 to GM it was discovered to have both catalytic converters clogged. Expensive!
Nov 18, 2010 at 4:49 PM
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