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Old September 25th 08, 04:02 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
DougW[_2_]
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Default 04 Wrangler Unlimited Auto trans Shifting Issues

Dustin Macdonald wrote:
> having a problem with my 04 wranger unlimited auto trans.
>
> When going up steeper hills on the freeway at 65mph (OD on) my engine
> starts to bog and shudder a little and hte transmission doesn't
> downshift under standard gas pedal pressure. But, if I step on it it
> downshifts 2 gears and spikes the rpms. I usually have to manually
> avoid this right now by clicking off the overdrive when I see a
> steeper hill ahead. The tranny should do this automatically when it
> dips into the lower rpms.
>
> Any thoughts? Does anyone know if there was a shift point update for
> this tranny?


First things first, check the fluid level.

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DougW


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