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Hesitation My 04 Spectra is hesitating while im driving usually does it around 3rd and 4th gear. I usually have to put in neutral and put it back in gear to get it to respond. The check engine light came on yesterday for about 2 mins and went back off. Not to sure what could cause this, any suggestions?

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It is the prnd indicator switch on the shift shaft of the transmission,or a shift solenoid,or the valves are sticking in the valve body,try some lube guard,added to the transmission,it is great for stuck valves.

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The throttle position sensor on the intake area and the kickdown switch are both suspect in this. If your pushing hard enough to shift down it could be that sensor is faulty, If not the change in position is to fast for the faulting position sensor. Those are the cheapest things to replace, The other maybe the transmission modulator that tells the unit to shift down.

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