Yes
replace the vacuum shift diaphragm lacated on the side of tranny make sure vacuum hose has no leaks or cracks in it or just replace it w/ good non collapsable vacuum hose
vacuum leak?
yes,being that in most cars the vacuum runs most controls on & around the engine
A loose shift lever on a 2000 Hyundai Accent could be due to several factors, including worn or damaged bushings or linkage components in the shifter assembly. Additionally, the shift cable may be loose or improperly adjusted, leading to a lack of tension when changing gears. It's also possible that the shift lever itself is improperly secured to the transmission. Inspecting these components can help identify the specific cause of the looseness.
Possibly a vacuum problem or transmission solenoid. This will have to be properly diagnosed in order to definitively determine the cause.
A plugged transmission filter can cause your transmission to hesitate when you shift into drive. A collapsed vacuum hose can also cause the problem.
Sounds like it may be a vacuum leak Check fittings and vacuum hoses under hood, under dash and at vacuum modulator on transmission
On some of the older vehicles the vacuum modulator controlled the shift points of the transmission by using the vacuum supplied from the engine.
Some systems require the engine be at low power to shift, the easy way to ensure this is to use a vacuum switch Also some cases use vacuum to actually shift into 4WD
on some cars there is a automatic transmission modulator valve that tell by vacuum when to shift gears. If that valve goes bad you will get tranny fluid in your lines.
Improperly adjusted TV cable, which will also lead to early Transmission Failure. These adjustments are critical and can distroy a 700r4 and 200r4 in less than 200 miles.
Could be no vacuum to the modulator.