Wrong field mixture....replace the spark plugs and check the spark plug wires. MAKE certain every plug fires.
It sounds as though the transmission has an issue. It could be a sensor, but at that age, the transmission itself is well overdue for some kind of trouble.
SOURCE: 98 Saturn SL 1 sputters
Have a scanner hooked up to your car and do a data stream to see if your knock sensor is still working. On a heavy load, if the ECM detects detenation in the engine, it will automatically want to ****** the timing to make it run better on a load.
SOURCE: jeep wrangler bucking
I had a similiar problem it turned out be the catalytic converter. I believe there was a recall for this problem.
SOURCE: Got in my 2000 Saturn
This car is known to have a couple problems with the automatic transmission. One possibility is that the differential pin has come loose and his hitting on the inside of the transmission. This requires an overhaul, however it doesn't sound like your problem. This transmission is also known for having the valve body in the transmission wear out and cause erratic shifting. This could be your problem. It is still a fairly expensive repair, but does not require the transmission to be removed or overhauled. Hope this helps.
SOURCE: When shifting automatic trans in reverse theres a hesitation
I think what you were saying is your reverse slams, and only when you give it gas.
You can try to do the reverse slam fix, which is easy to do:
Reverse slam fix
If it doesn't work, your valve body is probably bad, here is how to swap it, in case you are up for the challenge:
Swapping a valve body on a saturn TAAT trans.
Alex
SOURCE: 99 saturn sl1 hard to start if sitting for over an hour
you have leaking fuel injectors they are fouling out plugs.
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