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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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Default Re: hit and miss

Originally Posted by iDriveX
Yeah I had the same problem with mine. The dealer told me it has something to do with the 1st gear but they have no idea why or when it will happen. He told me that unless I am at a steep uphill or I the car was rolling backward to always start from a stop in second gear (so either on a flat surface or downhill surface). I followed his directions and I haven't had the problem ever again. Just food for thought. Requires some getting used to.
IMO your dealer does not have a clue.
You never start a MT car in second gear unless you're in deep snow or something of that nature. If you continue to start driving your car from a stop in second gear, be prepared to spend a lot of money replacing clutches!!
 
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