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Old Jun 17, 2017 | 08:42 AM
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Question transmission woe's again

hi changed fluids back in February, I have driven over 4500 miles since. now my problem again is on cold start up Transmission will not shift to second gear unless I put it into sport mode .after transmission is warmed up no problems . it shifts like a dream, I changed to the updated valve when I changed fluid and filter. any thought's on what this problem might be thanks in advance jrb53
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Old Jun 17, 2017 | 08:45 AM
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I forgot to say checked fluid. it is full
 
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Old Jun 17, 2017 | 07:23 PM
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You may want to review figures 5.1-5.3 of the electronics, http://www.jagrepair.com/images/Auto.../jagxj1998.pdf It sounds like you may have to get a diagnostic on it to see what isn't happening when cold. Motorcarman man be a good source for direction there.
 
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