Seems like it starts out in third gear

1994 SATURN SL2
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRAD JANKO
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Engine runs fine. "Service Engine Soon" light comes on approximately 2 minutes after starting. Reverse gear, no problem. Put it in drive, t feels like its starting out in third gear. Wont shift down. Needless to say, sluggish start. Shift solenoid?
Aug 6, 2019 at 8:42 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

The check engine light means there is a code which we need to fix the problem. here are two guides to help us:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/buick-cadillac-chevy-gmc-oldsmobile-pontiac-gm-1983-1995-obd1-code-definitions-and-retrieval-method

Please run down these guides and report back.
Aug 8, 2019 at 4:06 AM
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