1996 Saturn SW1 slow to shift into reverse

1996 SATURN SW1
98,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WICHCOAN
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When you put it into reverse, it takes about 3 seconds to engage.
Is this a band adjustment, and can I do it in my driveway?
I have all the tools, and used to work on older cars.
This is my daughter's and she expects me to fix this.
Is it an easy fix??
Oct 19, 2009 at 6:46 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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its most likely a pressure problem probably has a bad pressure regulator which is located in the valvebody and u would have to change the whole valve body or u have a second gear piston leaking which reverse shares the clutches with unless ur comfortable checking the trans pressure and removing the valvebody and air checking the clutches then i would say leave it to a professionial.let me know.
louie
Oct 25, 2009 at 10:06 PM