1999 Pontiac Sunfire changing solenoids

1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
210,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SAMII1
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When I start my car and put it in drive it struggles to change gears when it hits 3rd and 4th it runs great sometimes it will start off as if I had it in neutral I was told it is my solenoids don't know which one or how to replace it I can not seem to find a diagram
Feb 15, 2015 at 6:08 PM
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This happens when catalytic converter starts to clog up which lower the vacuum of the engine and fools the PCM into thinking you are going up a steep hill. Here is a guide to help confirm the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

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Feb 16, 2015 at 6:09 AM
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