1999 Pontiac Gran Prix will not shift into fourth gear

Tiny
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  • 1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 122,000 MILES
1999 Pontiac Gran Prix mileage: 122,000. The car progresses 1-3 gear acceptably. When the ambient temperature is above 40-45F, the car will not shift into fourth gear. Below that temperature fourth will engage appropriately. When driving down a hill in third such that the car is being held back just a bit, you can shift to fourth, the car feels as though fourth engages, but when you begin to accelerate, its obvious the car is still in third gear. Given that the car operates in fourth in cold temperatures, I figure the problem is not mechanical, that it is likely sensor related. I have had the car connected to a computer twice, no codes are stored. Any suggestions?
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 AT 6:24 PM

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Tiny
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Your transmission may be ready for service. Replacing the filter and fluid may correct the problem. If not the valve body will have to be removed and cleaned paying special attention to the TCC solenoid. The TCC solenoid may have to be replaced.
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Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 AT 6:26 PM

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