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Originally Posted by Wires
The 8AT has uses a lock-up torque converter and it keeps it locked down to low travel speeds. It will feel like a manual transmission during these times and is normal.
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Not sure if I understand this correctly. The torque converter is to prevent too much slippage between the engine and the transmission, and thus when you say it feels like a manual you mean the power transfer would be much more direct without losing power during transmission.
But how does that relate to the jerkiness or hesitation upon stepping on the pedal? It feels like when the pedal is pushed the tranny hesitates for a split second with not much power, and then suddenly the power comes and gives me a kick on the butt...