The rpm's in my 1995 escort wagon surge when shifting from 2nd to

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A noticable rev in RPM between 2nd and 3rd gear only after startup. I had been ... Last edited by TeeJay1959; 11-05-2009 at 04:49 PM. TeeJay1959 is ... Started engine, accelerated out of parking lot and got a rude jerk between 2nd and 3rd gear. You are right .... 1 Attachment(s) 93-02 Kia Sportage Mud. 2nd to 3rd gear shift a "jolting" exoerience
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Depending on what gearing setup the car was originally put on, most cars that I have owned that were automatic shifted between 3000 and 4000 RPM. My 97 Ford Escort ZX2 needed to shift around 2000 RPm from 1st into 2nd, but it was a manula which allows you to feel the point of shift alot better. maybe have your onboard computer checked and tranny serviced.

Some cars came with this light to help the driver know when to shift to the next gear. IE: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and so on. It will not indicate when to downshift to a lower gear. It's main function was for optimal mileage and proper RPM shifting. Happy driving.

That sounds like a bad clutch

check vacuum and electrical connections

The transmission needs to have the filter and fluid replaced.

Sounds like you may have smoked high gear clutches. Check your fluid and see if the color is darker than normal and smells burnt...

Check both O2 sensor(s) and catalytic coverter.. P0420 means catalyst below threshold. Also check the sensor at the transmission and solenoid.

sounds like it may be either a converter problem or u got some bad clutches in third in the case you need to go to a tranny shop.

you need to replace clutch pack for that gear can be ordered seperately from parts store or dealer if you want to save money call peach street auto recycling at 1800-365-2341 for a warrantied used one! also might be time for change trans filter and fluid filter could be slightly clogged but I lean towards clutch pack I replace these alot on Hondas