1995 Chevy Cavalier The car has shifting problems

1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
181,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NINCK
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I was driveing my car all day and it worked good and when i came up to a red light i stoped and when i went to take off the care went but at 49mph the rpm's was up high and it just wont shift.What could it be?
Aug 9, 2010 at 10:10 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Check the detent or "kickdown" cable from throttle body to trans, it may have broken.

It is also called "TV" throttle valve cable.
Aug 10, 2010 at 1:56 AM
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NINCK
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The kickdown cable is fine. The car can shift from P-R-N-D-2-1 its just wont shift the gears in Drive.But the only way i can get the speed up past 35 is by useing passing gear but even with that it max out at about 49mph.Could it b a sensor of some sort and if so how can i cheack it and see?
Aug 10, 2010 at 7:27 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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I would start (if TV cable is OK) by changing the trans fluid and filter, look for any metal particles in drained fluid.

Could also be govenor, pump, torque convertor.
Aug 11, 2010 at 12:43 AM
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