Q: My transmission slips between 2 and 3, but if I shake my steering wheel while it is off and in park, it works after that.

asked by on December 18, 2017

My transmission occasionally slips between second and third gear however when I shake the steering Wheel while it is in park it will start shifting normal after I start it back up. I have had a few electrical issues as well.

My car has 144878 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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