Hey guys.. I have a 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix
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Asked by Zodiac408 Sep 05, 2012 at 05:36 PM about the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 Dr LE Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hey guys.. I have a 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, and I keep having a problem what seems like the
transmission as I'm driving. I'll be driving down the road I Let go of  the gas and I step on the gas again
and the engine revs as if it was in neutral. Any ideas why this is happening?

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Chris answered 11 years ago

check the kick down cable most cars that age had one and they can stretch or wear out and not allow the trans to properly drop down a gear when throttle is increased

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