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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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Default Re: Stiff Shifting - 2nd Gear

Originally Posted by Airscape
I got mine at 24K and it has the "popping out" issue and I am very afraid to bring it in...(has happend about 3-4 times in 3k) But I have to say the 1-2 shift has gotten better from when I first drove it. I have a feeling it is a little bit of getting used to it and a little bit of it working better. I know a lot of people totally ignore downshifts when stopping especially the 2-1 and I think rowing the gears up and down is what has helped mine. Even if your not letting the clutch out in first I think performing that 2-1 shift helps notch it out. If anything it helps put the motion into muscle memory which probably makes the biggest difference. (also I think the way the center console gets used as an armrest while shifting lends to a pull that is less straight back and more towards the right)
Airscape, I believe there is a TSB on the trannys that are popping out of gear. If you don't trust your dealer to fix it properly, then ask around and see if there isn't another dealer near you that's more trustworthy.
You may wind up with a whole new transmission.
 
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