go to another mechanic.i can not see how a transmission problem would have anything at all to do with your dashboard.your mechanic obviously has no clue
On the unit behind the passenger side of the dashboard.
This transmission is not electronic, its is operated via a throttle valve control cable running from the throttle body to the transmission bell crank.
Not a good idea. I have done this and Over Drive does not work nor does cruise control. The speedometer also reads off by the exact difference in the ratios of these tranys (3.06 vs 2.84) According to several forums I have checked, the 4T60E transmission in the 1994 Bonneville should only be replaced by an exact match - meaning a 1994 vintage fw2 4T60E transmission. Swapping with other years is further complicated by the ODB1 vs ODB2 computer differences.
You would need to open your printer software to the dashboard or control area. Usually this is the opening screen. Go to 'Settings' and then 'Language', then select English and save or Ok afterwards.
Check the Relays in the Power Control Box in the engine compartment They may be corroded or bad If the box is uncovered it will be filled with dirt which will cause lots of problems
Saturns do not use a speedometer cable to control the gauges on the cluster. It uses the magnetic pickup located in the vehicle speed sensor, mounted in the back side of the transmission. The computer then sends signals to the dashboard to operate the gauges electronically
No, because the transmission control module and speedometer will not line up, so it will not work.
what exactly is wrong?
1996 and newer have an electronic speedometer and a vehicle speed sensor that operates your electronic speedometer and also sends a signal to the powertrain control module (PCM) The PCM uses this signal to control several different functions of the engine and transmission.. Your 1996 doesn't have a conventional speedometer cable.
One of the speed sensors runs the speedometer/odometer and transmission shift patterns, other speed sensors run the abs and or traction control.
It does not have a cable. It is all controled by the PCM. Power train control module / COMPUTER.
your tcm (trans. control module) will store a code and the symptoms will include inop. speedometer or out of calibration.
Theres a speed control sensor on the transmission which went on my 1992 they replaced it and now its fine.
The ECM and TCCM are located behind the lower dashboard on the passenger side.
The vehicle speed sensor is mounted on the transmission, but on 2000 and later models the VSS is combined with the rear axle sensor located on top of the differential. The powertrain control module uses the sensor input signal for several different engine and transmission control functions. The VSS signal also drives the speedometer on the instrument panel.
Speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, engine temperature gauge, heat/air conditioning ducts, radio, passenger side airbag, engine/transmission computer (PCM) airbag control module (computer), 12 volt power outlet (cigarette lighter socket)
The transmission control module has detected that the transmission is trying to mechanically shift to a lower gear than intended. Try dropping the transmission oil pan and changing the transmission oil and filter. If this does not fix it you will have to have it looked at by a mechanic.