SHIFITING IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR HARD

You'll want to get this diagnosed by a shop, the TCS light may be related, but the shop will need to perform a check of all the systems to determine where the problem lies. http://repairpal.com/richmond-auto-repair Just a reminder, using all capitals in your message is seen as "screaming" and should generally be avoided. :)

try checking the vacum lines for leaks