When my car has a hard time shifting from 2nd to 3rd in auto tranny-what could this possibly indicate?

2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
200 MILES
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no check engine light on-fluild just changed and filter also
Apr 18, 2012 at 3:25 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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either a valve body issue or clutches. you need a trans shop to confirm.

Roy
Apr 18, 2012 at 5:05 PM
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Is this a expensive fix-or can I let it go for awhile? Don't want to stick to much in it
Apr 19, 2012 at 3:50 PM
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dont wait too long. you never know when it will fail on you completely.

Roy
May 13, 2012 at 11:50 AM
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