When my car reaches the speed of 20mph the car jumps forward but not the speed what could be the problem

Tiny
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When you get to that speed the car makes your neck fly back like your going 70 mph like a big push of gas went threw
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 AT 3:49 PM

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Tiny
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So the transmission is shifting hard?Have you checked for codes yet?
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Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 AT 4:02 PM
Tiny
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Yes and no I havent but is that a bad thing?
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Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 AT 4:04 PM
Tiny
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Yes its a bad thing if you let your transmission shift that hard it destroys the transmissions on those cars. Which engine do you have?
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Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 AT 4:13 PM
Tiny
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2.2 and I just bought it yesterday I called the guy and he said he cant get me in till maybe friday and I need to drive that till friday for work and my kids stuff do you think it would be ok till then
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Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 AT 4:20 PM
Tiny
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I have seen a lot of bad pressure control solenoids so let me know what they find.I cant comment of if it will be ok because I dont know it all depends on how long its been shifting like that.I would drive it really easy though.
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Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 AT 8:51 PM

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