Hi all. My 2000 GPSE trans has been whining for years (198,000mi). Just kinda thought that was normal. Trans has always shifted fine, though a little soft for my taste. But . . . . . last week 3rd gear went away. Now it shifts normal through 2nd and at about 35mph where 3rd used to slide in it just starts whining like a turbine til I get up to about 45mph and it shifts normal into 4th and the whining stops. I'm not sure, but I think load downshifts throw me back to 2nd instead of third. Where did my 3 gear go? Any chance I can get it back home? I'm startin' to miss it.
big jim
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