Transmission issue

2004 SATURN VUE
173,000 MILES • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DRAGONSARE#1TOME
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sometimes even after letting it warm up back out put in drive an it sounds like it's in neutral for about three minutes then goes in drive just fine. then sounds as it don't shift into third gear or sounds as though it's in low and stays there. what would cause this is it transmission going out or a solenoid/solenoids. Help please before i just get rid of it. Thanks, mark S.
Feb 17, 2019 at 12:42 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like the fluid level is low or the transmission fluid needs to be serviced. here are guides and diagrams to help you get the job done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

We should run the codes as well.

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

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Feb 18, 2019 at 11:52 AM
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DRAGONSARE#1TOME
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Well, i will let you know what goes on. thanks
Feb 18, 2019 at 1:07 PM
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Please do.
Feb 19, 2019 at 10:49 AM
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