Hey guys.. I have a 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix
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Asked by 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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answered 5 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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