My automatic transmission shifts hard (not Slip) rpms go to 3500 before slamming into gear

Your transmission is not shifting make sure it is in D, if automatic

run fault codes and look for faulty transmission control module. Check that all the connections are clean /tight and dry

sounds like you may havea torque converter lockup issue, one way to check is while in slower traffic (15-35mph) gear down your transmission such that you are at a higher rpm (2000-2500) then take your foot all the way off the throttle, if it is in lockup your engine rpm will stay about the same, if not it will go to about idle.

If the tcc doesn't unlock while shifting it will shift very hard and if it slips it will make your temperature increase

Its cold start issues:----

Go through the list of help links mentioned below:----

Click the link :----

Cold start problem and vehicle shudder around 2500 to 3500 rpms

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/10/cold-start-problem-and-vehicle-shudder.html

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Low idle when cold out side?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/low-idle-when-cold-out-side.html

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Ford explorer 4.0 will not idle when cold?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-explorer-40-will-not-idle-when.html

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Automatic transmission shift lever hard to move on cold mornings?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/automatic-transmission-shift-lever-hard.html

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Car won't start when cold?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-wont-start-when-cold.html

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These will help.

Thanks.

sounds like its time to rebuild it including a new shift valve body

there is a transmission sensor on the top of your motor by the intake. it senses the accelerator or motor rpm's and tells the ****** to shift. its about 30.00 and easy to change. get it at any auto parts store.

For Automatic transmission problem,click the link below:----Automatic transmission troubleshooting:---- http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/automatic-transmission-will-not-go-into.html---------Automatic transmission shift lever issues?------- http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/automatic-transmission-shift-lever-hard.html
-----------AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL? --

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-check-automatic-transmission.html

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FILTER?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-change-automatic-transmission.html
-----------Transmission fault light on car dash? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/transmission-fault-light-on-car-dash.html
--------Transmission shifting problem? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/transmission-shifting-problem-on-toyota.html
--------Transmission Slips out of 2nd gear?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-slips-out-of-2nd-gear.html

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OD light flashing and transmission fluid leaking?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/od-light-flashing-and-transmission.html

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Why Transmission fluid leaks near radiator?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-fluid-leaks-near-radiator.html

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transmission fluid leaking?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-windstar-transmission-fluid.html

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****** wont go in reverse?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/dodge-neon-wont-go-in-reverse.html

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Automatic transmission will not go into reverse? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/dodge-automatic-transmission-will-not.html
----------Transmission is making buzzing noise? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-is-making-buzzing-noise.html
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You mean you can drive your car but the problem you have hard shifts at high rpms (3500+) . what shift 1 or 2 or 3 ....... and how if your engine cold or hot .

Why do you need a new transmission? What was it doing. Becareful in working with a dealership. One of the most common problems is that of hard shifting or the engining reving inbetween gears then slamming into gear. This is a problem with the valve body that shifts the gears. If you get this fixed soon and are careful driving it to a good transmission shop, you will not need a full transmission. The valve body, fulid and gaskets must be replaced. This will run $1500-$1800 not $3500
This is a known defect withthe transmission that has not been recalled. Report this to NHTSA as a safety related issue.

Sounds like you should top up the transmission fluid.Warm the car up and the check it with the engine running and in park.The dipstick is on the drivers side below the battery and on the top of the transmission.If it checks good then you need to take it to a transmission shop to have it checked.