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Transmission...struggles to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear

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msamyrox
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Joined: 20 May 2009
Year and Model: 960 wagon, 1993
Location: Texas, U.S.

Transmission...struggles to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear

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Hey everyone...
I'm having one heck of a time with my 1993 960 wagon again...
It is having a VERY difficult time changing gears, especially from 2nd to 3rd. (tranny is automatic, not manual) The fluid level is fine, and the fluid itself didn't look very dirty. Could the trans filter being dirty be the problem?
Initially, when I changed from the 'everyday' transmission setting to the 'sport' setting, the car seemed to shift itself easier, but now, that is just about as bad...
Does anyone have ideas/suggestions?

Thanks so much for your help!!

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billofdurham
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Year and Model: 855, 1995
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Post by billofdurham »

Have you checked for any fault codes in the transmission? Some of the fault codes show a check engine light and some don't.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

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