2003 Buick Rendezvous transmission

2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
178,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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Between 3rd and 4th gear it don't want to shift but does if you let up on the gas.
Feb 15, 2015 at 1:06 PM
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check fluid level and scan for codes it may be a valve body problem or clutch problem.
Feb 15, 2015 at 3:29 PM
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To me it sounds like the catalytic converter might be bad and starting to clog up, when this happens the engine vacuum is lower and it makes the computer think you are going up a hill. Here is a guide to help test the cat and the cat location in the images below.

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

Also, let's check for codes

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

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