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tineke
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Auto shifting issues

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Hey, so I have a 96 mx-3 v6 auto.When I am in first gear and it shifts to second, it seems like the first gear is a little sluggish,then just as it shifts into second,it friggin GOES. Like it hops into second,like it's being jerked forward. This happens fequently from a slow start, less from a fast start.
Can anyone help me on this.?
Thanks.
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Re: Auto shifting issues

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You sure its just not downshifting? I thought the autos stayed in second gear at a stop, and if you need it to, it'll downshift to get up and go.
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Savin wrote:You sure its just not downshifting? I thought the autos stayed in second gear at a stop, and if you need it to, it'll downshift to get up and go.
Only if HOLD is on.
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Re: Auto shifting issues

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Thanks..hold is not on,it does it sporatically,depending on how fast I accelerate and temperature...
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