sometimes my car doesn't want to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear.

1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING
158 MILES
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SKSILVER
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1999 Chrysler Sebring Lxi automatic....once in a while it doesn't want to shift when going from 2nd to 3rd gear? Will changing the fluid and filter help that?
Oct 5, 2012 at 11:20 PM
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Nope. That' "limp mode" to allow you to drive it slowly to a repair shop without needing a tow truck. You have to turn the ignition switch off and restart the engine to get it out of limp mode.

The Check Engine light should be on too indicating a diagnostic fault code was set in the Engine Computer's memory. That will be code 700 meaning there is a different code in the Transmission Computer. That code will be the starting point.
Oct 5, 2012 at 11:32 PM
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thank you for your help.
Oct 5, 2012 at 11:48 PM
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