1996 Chevy Cavalier Slow shift out of first

175,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LEADINGFIGHTER
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My transmission shifts slow out of first gear but once out of first gear it shifts into the other gears fine. It has a slow take off then once it shifts into the second gear it takes off fine.
May 20, 2010 at 12:11 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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IS your check engine light on?
May 20, 2010 at 11:45 PM
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LEADINGFIGHTER
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Yes the engine light is on. I know the engine has been rebuilt. I don't know the actual mileage.
May 21, 2010 at 5:36 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Take to most autoparts stores and have codes read, this is free service.
May 22, 2010 at 1:01 AM
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