Auto-Stick Makes Up for Sticky Transmission
I drive quite conservatively and normally don't use the auto-stick, but I'm glad I have it because it allows me to resolve a shifting problem. The trans in my '04 coupe (32,000+ miles) has the irritating habit of sticking in gear (any gear) once every few weeks if I cruise at lower speeds for any length of time. For example, if I'm creeping along (such as looking for a house address) for a few minutes, the trans will stay in 2nd when I accelerate. At various times it has stuck in 3rd and 4th gear too. It's not a real problem but more of an irritation as it happens so infrequently. When it does, I simply tap the auto-stick to put it back into Drive. It's been doing this since I bought the car four years ago. The trans went into limp-in last year, so I installed a new conductor plate and adapter socket and changed the ATF (Shell 134) three times (drain and refill). It works fine now but still sticks occasionally as before. I have a new trans controller ready for installation, but I can go weeks without the trans sticking in gear, so it's not crucial that I install it now. Other than this the car's been perfect and we love it. I wonder if anyone else has experienced this.
Last edited by crymar; Nov 2, 2015 at 01:37 PM.