occasional my transmission skips a gear when accelerating..what could be wrong?
1992 LEXUS SC 400
20,000 MILES
JREEDN
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this happens only about 5% of the time. it seems to skip from first gear to either 3rd gear or overdrive
Jul 16, 2012 at 11:28 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you have a check engine light and when was last tune-up?
Check transmission fluid level and condition if okay-Have these sensors checked and tested: Throttle, Vehicle speed and coolant temperature these sensors has a role in the operation of the transmission such as the throttle and governor pressures-if all okay-Have the transmission checked by a transmission specialist.