What would make the car feel like it slips going from 2nd to 3rd but other shifts are fine

Tiny
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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Here is the problem car shifts fine from 1st to 2nd but acts if though it is slipping going from 2nd to 3rd it does this for a few weeks then it has stopped for about a week started doing it again today have been told its the transmission but if memory serves me right transmission problems don't stop and start e mass air flow have had a scan ran by a mechanic friend we found no codes fuel pump has been replaced as well as filter here is the crazy part I did use the cruise control today I read on another site someone else was having a similar problem come to find out it was the cruise control switch is this possible it is driving me mad thanks for you help
Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 AT 4:58 AM

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Tiny
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It could be the switch; however, there are other things that could cause it. You could have a bad shift solenoid or simply the clutch pack is getting loose from wear. If there are no trouble codes, my money is on worn clutch plates.
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Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 AT 5:08 AM
Tiny
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If it was that wouldn't it do it all the time
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Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 AT 5:11 AM

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