Will not down shift

1993 SATURN SL2
80,000 MILES • 1.9L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SACHANEY44
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The problem I am having is the car will not downshift from overdrive to third gear when you try to accelerate, when it finally dose down shift the RPM's go up and it feels like the transmission shifts to second and starts jerking like its stuck between second and third. Pull over and stop then take off the car will shift normal. I took the car to a transmission shop and had it rebuilt. I have taken it back to them twice now for same problem. They are telling me that it is a motor problem. I have jumpered out the two pins on the OBD1 connector, I get code 12 no other codes or check engine lights. I check all the fuses no blown fuses. Checked the connector on top the transmission no burnt terminals. What is wrong with this car?
Sep 7, 2018 at 4:07 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

Fortunately code 12 is "System OK" meaning there are no codes stored in the cars computer.That is definitely a transmission issue. It sounds like the transmission is having some sort of shift solenoid issue. Did the place who worked on your transmission give you any type of warranty? Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
Sep 9, 2018 at 6:15 AM