1998 Cadillac catera Why your transmission don't shift out first gear?

What is the s button on the on a 1997 Cadillac Catera?

I would guess that is for the "sport" mode. That is correct. If pushed it will hold what ever gear you are in to hold until you shift to another higher gear. It won't allow the transmission to shift.

Will a bad mass air flow sensor cause the transmission light to come on and the car to rev up but be very slow until up to speed I have a 97 Cadillac Catera?

To answer directly, yes. A bad MAF sensor can affect a computer-controlled transmission if the transmission control computer uses the MAF signal to determine shift points.

Why would a Cadillac Catera not shift into low gear?

If your not starting in low gear check the little snow flake button next to the gear shift. If this has been pressed your starting in 3 rd. gear.

What does s stand for on the top of the shifter of 1999 Cadillac caterA?

The S button on top of the gear shifter stands for sport mode. it makes the car shift smother in faster take off

If the transmission fluid is low will first to second gear shift be delayed?

No it will shift slow.

Transmission shift problems on 2002 Pontiac Grand Am?

My car will shift when i first go but wont shift after that help

How do you reset the main computer on a 2004 cadillac deville?

got shift solenoid put in transmission and need it to read the need parts

Why does transmission shift hard when warming up in a 98 Cadillac Catera?

COPIED FROM LINK AND USERSTEVEHOGANhttp://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-catera-cimarron-forum/34617-transmission-shift-little-rough.html--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Here's what GM has to say about cold shifting in the Catera:Document ID# 7737831998 Cadillac Catera Info - Cold Shift Pattern (Normal Condition) #01-07-30-001 - (01/16/2001)Cold Shift Pattern (Normal Condition) 1997-2001 Cadillac Caterawith Hydra-matic 4L30-E (RPO ML4)Some owners of the above vehicles may comment on increased or higher engine speeds when the vehicle is driven immediately from a cold start. The Transmission Control Module (TCM) software contains a function that modifies shift speed speeds when the engine is cold. When activated, this feature will delay the shifts 10 to 15 km/h (6 to 9 mph), depending on the throttle angle.The cold shift pattern enables if all of the following conditions exist:The engine has been running for 5 seconds.The engine temperature is between -40°C and +30°C (-40°F and +86°F).Vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph).The cold shift pattern is disabled under any of the following conditions:60 seconds after activation.If throttle angle exceeds 60.5 percent.Vehicle speed exceeds 50 km/h (30 mph).This is a normal condition, no repair should be attempted.-------------------------------------------So unless you are experiencing something significantly different that described in this bulletin, there is nothing wrong. Hope this helps.

What causes the automatic transmission to shift hard from first to second gear on a 1999 Nissan Frontier?

A bad transmission gear can cause your 1999 Nissan frontier to shift hard. Low transmission fluid can also cause the transmission to shift hard.

Why won't the transmission shift out of first gear?

* modulator valve

Why won't a transmission shift out of first gear on a 2001 ford explorer?

my 2001 ford windstar wont shift out of first gear.

Why won't my manual transmission shift out of first gear or reverse?

There are several things that can cause your manual transmission not to shift out of first gear or reverse. The most common cause is a broken shifting fork.