I have an automatic transmission. Shifting from first to second seems sluggish or lags

2004 TOYOTA CELICA
123,000 MILES
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YOUSEEKYOTA
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When my car goes to shift from 1st to 2nd gear as best as I can explain it my rpms go up, i can tell the car goes to try and shift, revs a little higher and then there is a slight jump or jerk kinda feel when it shifts. It only happens if i have a heavy take off and only first to second. Its not extremely noticable but i can feel when it happens
Jun 1, 2012 at 7:14 AM
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HMAC300
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make sure fluid is full then take to a trans guy and have him properly diagnose it. it may be a valve hanging yup or a seal going bad. You may not be able to check trans fluid if no dipstick and trans guy will have to do that anyhow.
Jun 1, 2012 at 7:24 AM
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YOUSEEKYOTA
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Would either of those be pricy repairs? And my trans fluid when hot is right at the hot line that means its right correct?
Jun 1, 2012 at 9:27 AM
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HMAC300
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ya if it's at the hot mark when hot it's ok. if it's brown though it's not. the pricey repair would be a seal bad as it would need a rebuild, but untilit's diagnosed you really don't know. if a valve is hung up it may not be or if the valve isn't working.
Jun 1, 2012 at 11:54 AM
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