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tj glen Posted on Jun 22, 2012
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Gear slips after going up hill

When climbing a steep hill, after I've reached the top, the gear will not shift right a way and the car revs high, then clunks into gear. It only happens on this hill.

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Possibly TPS starting to fail. but first have oil level & quality checked

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 26, 2009

SOURCE: Improper shifting or lack of shifting

it sounds like a transmission slip and/or linkage problem, take it to the shop

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Marvin

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I would pull the electrical connector off the side of the trans and blow it out with compressed air, the connectors are not water proof just water resistant

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We finally had to take it to the shop and had the intake manifold cleaned, and now we are back in business. thanks for you help
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Christian Samuelsen

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  • Posted on Feb 19, 2009

SOURCE: when i shift gears and accelerate it revs high

If it's a manual: you need a clutch installed your is dirty (don't bother trying to clean it because you just can't) or it is worn to the point where it won't grab because there is so little material left.

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  • Posted on Jun 15, 2009

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Try changing the oil and filter. If that doesn't help, try the speed/shift sensor, or do that first, it's up to you.

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