2002 Buick Lesabre transmission intermittent shift problem

2002 BUICK LESABRE
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DONKVAS
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maybe 1 or 2 times a month transmission will shift hard. if you stop turn of engine for 5-10 min. and restart problem goes away. can dive for weeks before problem restarts. seem to happen in cold weather below say 40 degrees

been driving most of this suumer wilthout a probem

no engine light comes on and there is no code readout

Thanks for your help
Don K
Oct 24, 2009 at 11:51 AM
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GPAYNE
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I have the same motor and HAD the same problem. After months of trying to figure it out I disconnected the battery cables for 12 hours this re-set the shifting sequence. I haven't had any problems since.
Nov 1, 2009 at 1:22 PM
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TRANSMAN1
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Hi, it did not come up with a code p1870?.These transmissions are known for code p1870 long shift adapts.This is caused by computer reconizing wear in trans mission cuasing clutch pack clearance to be to great so computer tries to make up for it by boosting pressures up and thus causing harsh shifts.Have it rechecked for codes next time check engine light comes on for p1870.
Jan 7, 2010 at 2:18 PM
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