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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 10:06 AM
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It was more like a "slipping" shift then a true downshift.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 11:01 AM
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Yes, those are the signs of a failing MLPS. I recommend changing it now before it destroys your transmission.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 11:04 AM
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What about just "random" hard shifts? Would that cause it or just heat?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 11:11 AM
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 12:49 PM
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It could be the MLPS. It could be many other things, too. If the new MLPS fixes it then we don't have to chase down all the other possibilities.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 01:00 PM
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I could just throw one in and see if not take it back
 
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