1999 Dodge Dakota transmission band adjustment

1999 DODGE DAKOTA
80,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGKEV099
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in the car i want the transmission band act wrong during the first cold start up meaning it sticks in second gear for a few seconds then goes to third. is this a bad problem and do you think i should still get the car?
Oct 29, 2014 at 9:05 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it only happens when it is cold, I don't see how band adjustment will solve the problem. It sounds more like a sticky valve body or bad shift solenoid.
Oct 29, 2014 at 12:00 PM
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