My transmission won't kick into 4th gear until it is warmed up.

1994 GEO PRIZM
179,000 MILES
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KACELC_2008
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The fluid is full, and after it warms up it shifts fine, I hope I don't need to replace the tranny It is a great running car and the only other thing I have to replace are the strutts. any help you can give would be great.
Feb 14, 2012 at 8:52 AM
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RASMATAZ
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-Try replacing the fluid and filter and see what happens if it continues have it further checked by a transmission specialist-possible a sticking shift solenoid/valvebody
Feb 14, 2012 at 9:36 AM
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