Will not shift out of first gear

2004 SATURN ION
95,737 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHNYQUEST
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Reverse, park neutral and first gear all work, but car will not shift out of first gear into second or third or fourth.
Aug 21, 2018 at 3:03 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a turbine sensor that has gone out which will cause the issue. Here is a video of one getting replaced on a different car but the same procedure:

https://youtu.be/f3bETtCIdxM

Lets run the codes as well.

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

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 23, 2018 at 10:26 AM