2002 Saturn SL1 Jumps into reverse

2002 SATURN SL1
13,200 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAY58SEA
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Car jumps into reverse when trying to back up--when in drive, car is just fine; no problems whatsoever-no hesitation, slippage or anything; what could be the problem?
Jan 20, 2010 at 7:53 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Unfornately there's no easy answer to ur question u could have low line pressure in ur transmission a bad 2nd gear piston seal leaking a bad reverse servo piston seal or a loose input shaft nut.without testing the transmission and seeing it it's impossible to tell.for ur yr and model though I would suspect the most likely cause for the delayed reverse would be a loose input shaft nut.ur best bet would be to have a professionial look at.let me know what u find.
Jan 21, 2010 at 12:28 PM