Technician A says that when in third gear and the vehicle speed drops, governor pressure will decrease and the transmission will downshift. Technician B says that when the accelerator is depressed fully, the throttle valve or vacuum modulator will add additional force to the shift spring and cause the transmission to downshift. Who is correct?
A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both technicians
D) Neither technician

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Both technicians are correct. Technician A is correct because a decrease in vehicle speed reduces governor pressure, which can cause a downshift. Technician B is correct because fully depressing the accelerator increases throttle pressure or vacuum modulator pressure, which can also cause a downshift.

Technician a Says That When in Third Gear and the Vehicle