transmission is shifting funny

2000 DODGE DURANGO
118,324 MILES
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ROBIN72SON
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2000 DODGE DURANGO-118,324M 5.2L 2WDSHIFTS FINE FROM 1ST TO 2ND, HAVE TO BRING RPMS UP TO 3500 AND LET OFF GAS AND THE TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT (SMOOTHLY) INTO 3RD THEN OVERDRIVE. WHAT IS CAUSING THIS?
Dec 9, 2011 at 11:08 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It could be a couple things, the governor or a bad shift solenoid. If the check engine light has come on, have the computer scanned to identify trans trouble codes. That will point you in the right direction.
Dec 9, 2011 at 11:13 PM
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