1998 Hyundai Accent

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JOERAMCHARGER
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Transmission problem
1998 Hyundai Accent Two Wheel Drive Automatic 89000 miles
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when I am driving my car it will shift normally through all 4 gears but suddenly when i come to a stop or slow down and start driving, it will only shift in second and third gear, but if i stop and turn off the engine and restart it, it will shift normally through all 4 gears again.this erratic shifting happens often please help
Jan 21, 2008 at 7:49 PM
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RASMATAZ
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When was the last transmission service-fluid/filter?

Get the throttle position and vehicle speed sensor checked-these components input signals to the computer indicating the throttle and governor pressure to provide proper shifting-up/down shift.
Jan 21, 2008 at 9:55 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Dont forget the 10 year 100,000 mile warantee...if not too late go to Hyundai servece, if there are any codes, get them read...
Jan 21, 2008 at 11:54 PM
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