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'02 4x4 auto tranny shifting troubles

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Old 06-23-2009
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'02 4x4 auto tranny shifting troubles

My '02 4x4 has been experiencing problems. Sometimes when it shifts to second gear, it acts like it is in neutral for just a moment then goes on into second. It doesn't do this all the time. Out of 10 stops and starts, it probably hesitates maybe 5 times. I was told to put a quart of Lucas in it and I did. Still didn't help. Another guy said it may be a sensor that tells the tranny when to shift may be going out. I have no idea. Any suggestions??
 
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mine has started doin the same thing lately. I got an 01
 
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How many miles on your truck?

When was the last time you changed your tranny fluid and filter?

Have you tried re-setting the computer, in case it has "learned" this strange pattern of shifting?
 
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My truck has 149k on it. Fluid and filter changed about 1000 miles ago. As far as the computer goes, how do I reset that?
 
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Fixed the problem...sold it!! Bought a 2001 4X4 this afternoon. Post pix soon!!
 
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Fixed the problem...sold it!! Bought a 2001 4X4 this afternoon. Post pix soon!!
Why would you go to an older truck?
 
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It's only a year older, but has 30K less miles.
 
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That's how we fixed my wife's 2000 Grand Am steering problem...bought an Outlander!!
 
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