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ch8050
09-13-2008, 01:47 PM
I haven't seen my problem addressed specifically.
At low speeds of approximately 35 - 55 MPH If holding a constant speed, the transmission wants to go in and out of overdrive. I dont think it is in and out of lockup because the RPM decreases a good amount. Does anyone know if there is any kind of adjustment or re-programming that can be done to make this car smoother at lower speeds? When I drive it, I have starteed shifting it into I which eliminates the problem, however I think it should shift properly in Drive.
Mine is a 2004 Vue V-6 with Automatic

RL2NV
09-13-2008, 02:13 PM
sounds like the torque converter to me. pretty common on the vue with the 3.5L.

Ritz
09-13-2008, 05:46 PM
If it was me, I'd have the fluid changed (or do it myself) and see if that clears up the gear hunting. I also noticed similar phenomenon with ours around 45mph, but haven't gotten around to dealing with it yet.

Cheers,