Does not want to shift into 3rd gear?

1999 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
120,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVESDRAFTING
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Does not want to shift into 3rd gear. After it gets up to about 40 mph, I can let off the gas pedal, and it will finally shift into 3rd after a few seconds. Shifts into O/D okay. No engine light and no error codes. Please help!!
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Jan 17, 2015 at 11:51 AM
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HMAC300
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check fluid level if you can and check for loose electrical connections at trans. But it sounds like either a seal is bad in clutch pak or a valve body problem.
Jan 17, 2015 at 1:09 PM
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I have seen the input shaft speed sensor get weak and cause this issue, but we should run the codes to see if any are stored.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Here is the location of the sensor and I can say if the sensor is bad it might not leave a code FYI. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Oct 23, 2024 at 6:50 PM
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