2003 EL..Transmission jumps when slowing from higher speeds?

Mar 09, 2005 3 Replies

Anyone else have this problem..It seems that when I come off the highway and start to break, my transmission jumps down a gear..Its almost as if I have applied a quick hard break. Last only a milla second, but I am concerned I amy have a tranny problem..Any thoughts????


Not a problem, just very effective engine breaking on downshift. Mine does same, my buddy's also does same. Saves on the brake pads after all.

George in NY

2004 TL 11k miles

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