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power loss


Sent to Car Experts August 01, 2005 4:35 p.m.
while driving car it looses power for a few seconds the rpm's stay steady. It feels like it is slipping out of gear between 30 - 40 mph. What could it be?
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status: Closed   Value: $10   
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August 01, 2005 9:29 p.m. (4 hours and 54 minutes later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
what kind of car is it? year, make, model. could be something as simple as low on transmission fluid.
have you checked the fluid levels?
is it an automatic or manual transmission?
does it happen on acceleration or as you're coasting.
Chris  -- Machinist -- 100% Positive Feedback on 28 Car Accepts
6 prior ASE cert., 7yrs in Army as Mechanic, w/22 yrs experience
Reply to Chris
Sent August 01, 2005 9:51 p.m. (21 minutes and 26 seconds later)
this is 1994 Chrysler LeBaron automatic this happen while cruising and if you accelerate during the problem time there is a delay between the engine acceleration and the wheels thumping into sync.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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August 01, 2005 10:11 p.m. (20 minutes and 26 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
this car should be equipped with an overdrive transmission. try driving at low speeds under 45mph in drive or 3rd gear. if the problem goes away, the lock-up torque converter solenoid might be sticking 'causing the transmission to slip.
Chris  -- Machinist -- 100% Positive Feedback on 28 Car Accepts
6 prior ASE cert., 7yrs in Army as Mechanic, w/22 yrs experience

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