2005 Kia Spectra Bucking between gears

2005 KIA SPECTRA
35,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PDB006
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Under acceleration the car will buck when shifting gears. It is the worst shifting into 3rd, but does it into 2nd and 4th if under extreme acceleration. If I time it right and let off the accelerator when it shifts it wont buck. I assume the rods or gears are worn and need to be replaced. The car is under limited warranty.
Sep 20, 2008 at 12:45 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Check to be sure all the tune up is in good condition, often driveability problems are mistaken for trans problems. If all is ok, i would take it in, the trans should be covered in the limited warranty, and you will want them to do that, it could get expensive fast
Sep 21, 2008 at 8:53 AM