Slips in First Gear. Geo Prizm 1996

For 1990-2009 cars

Problem | Action
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Low fluid level | Add fluid.
TV cable out of adjustment, binding or damaged | Adjust or replace the throttle valve cable.
Shift select cable is out of adjustment, biding or damaged | Adjust or replace the shift select cable.
Throttle valve binding or sticking | Inspect the valve body.
Primary regulator valve is binding or sticking | Inspect the valve body.
Accumulator pistons are damaged or leaking | Inspect the accumulator pistons.
Accumulator seals are cut or damaged | Inspect the accumulator seals.
Accumulator springs are broken or distorted | Inspect the accumulator springs.
Forward clutch discs are worn | Replace the forward clutch discs.
Forward clutch piston or seal is leaking or damaged | Inspect the forward clutch piston seal.
Input shaft O-rings are cut or damaged | Inspect the input shaft O-ring.
One-way clutch is not holding or damaged | Inspect the one-way clutch.
Fluid pressure is incorrect | Perform the line pressure diagnosis.