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Question: is it possible for a mass air sensor to cause a hesitation in a transmission

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Bk9891, 4 Cylinder, Smithtown, NY, February 22, 2012, 08:37
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gear change at approx. 33 mph without any check engine lights or any other indicators on the dash lit up. The car just doesn't change gears smoothly, it kind of has a thud at that point. It doesn't matter if it's cold or warm. It doesn't happen when the gear shifter is at 3 instead of in the D for drive slot . The tranny oil level is fine , no leaks or damaged pan. Thanks

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    mastertech6371 February 22, 2012, 08:40
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    no, the trans has a separate control.

    Roy

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    Bk9891, February 22, 2012, 09:20
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    My volkswagon dealer says changing the mass air sensor " might fix the problem" no guarantees. If there is no way, than I'll save the money and not have them do it. Does it sound like the tranny is going? The car only has 107,000 miles

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    mastertech6371, February 22, 2012, 09:26
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    get a second opinion to check on the trans.

    Roy

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