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Question: transmission problems (automatic) 2.5 turbo

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Visitor, Jacksonville, FL, January 24, 2011, 12:23

has no problem shifting thru 1st & 2nd but doesn't always hit 3rd. fluid level ok.

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    overbys from Overbys Inc, January 24, 2011, 13:03
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    how many miles? was trans serviced regularly?
    could be a kickdown cable, kickdown switch, a vacuum issue, plugged up filter or just a worn out transmission. not that difficult to check if you want us to.

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