Transmission computer problems

2006 SATURN VUE
97,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NATHAN DUNCAN
Car’s speedometer doesn’t work, stays at zero, the car won’t shift into second gear, and when the RPM meter reaches 4 the car sputters and goes back down. The car will go into reverse and other gears though.
Feb 2, 2019 at 9:17 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

There is a vehicle speed sensor that controls the speedometer. If that is not working, the transmission will not shift.

Are there any codes set? Usually this sets a code.

Roy

Procedure

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the electrical connector at the vehicle speed sensor.


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4. Remove the retaining stud and the sensor. Pull straight out in order to avoid damage to the case.
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