Does not want to shift into 3rd gear?

Tiny
DAVESDRAFTING
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  • 1999 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
  • 4.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
Does not want to shift into 3rd gear. After it gets up to about 40 mph, I can let off the gas pedal, and it will finally shift into 3rd after a few seconds. Shifts into O/D okay. No engine light and no error codes. Please help!
Thanks!
Saturday, January 17th, 2015 AT 11:51 AM

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Tiny
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Check fluid level if you can and check for loose electrical connections at trans. But it sounds like either a seal is bad in clutch pak or a valve body problem.
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Saturday, January 17th, 2015 AT 1:09 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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I have seen the input shaft speed sensor get weak and cause this issue, but we should run the codes to see if any are stored.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Here is the location of the sensor and I can say if the sensor is bad it might not leave a code FYI. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 AT 6:50 PM

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