9-3 only shifts in manual mode
 

I have an issue with shifting but its not clear what the source is.
I cannot get over 3000 rpm in automatic mode but i am able to do so in manual mode .
I have a 2005 9-3 liner. Has anyone encountered this problem before ? It does sound like the transmission is good but will not sense (in automatic mode ) the shift . In automatic mode, the car seems to be starting in 3rd gear and the turbo gauge reads very near red line.
Any thoughts would be helpful.