Bad shifting

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JAEFARLEY
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Hard first rpm to second rpm shift, but after it catches the second rpm it runs great. Also the check engine light is on.
Aug 13, 2019 at 9:27 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Having the check engine light on means there is a trouble code stored in your cars computer.Since you say it shifts hard it could be a transmission trouble code.If you don't have access to a scanner/code reader most auto parts stores will check for free (AutoZone). Here is a tutorial showing what is involved:

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

Once you have the code(s) read get back to us with the information to help properly diagnose the problem.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Danny-
Aug 13, 2019 at 9:37 AM
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