2004 Chrysler Sebring 3rd to 2nd Downshift Problem

Tiny
INDYCARDRIVER
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  • 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 10,200 MILES
Everytime I come down from third gear, whether my foot is on the brake or not, my car jerks and makes a pound noise. I believe I've heard it called a "downshift bump" but I don't know about it. My car shifts upward smoothly into every gear. The only problem is downshifting from third into second right around 25-29mph. Any idea what it may be and how much it may cost to repair?
Thursday, February 18th, 2010 AT 7:43 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like the TCM (trans control module) is causing the problem. The part is located ubove the trans pan on the front of the transmission. It is about a 150.00 part. You should have it checked before replacing it, but that is my first guess.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Friday, February 19th, 2010 AT 11:32 PM

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