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Mushy, Early, or Soft 2-3 Upshift

MUSHY, EARLY, OR SOFT 2-3 UPSHIFT
1. Kickdown system damaged.
2. Valve body bolts loose or too tight.
3. Sticking or dirty valve body.
4. Vacuum diaphragm or throttle valve control rod bent, sticking, or leaking.
5. Throttle valve sticking.