93 6 speed
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Racer
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From: Marlow OK
93 6 speed
Some times, the shifter will not go into 2nd gear from 1st. I am forced to go to 3rd and can then shift it back into 2nd.
Not sure if there was some sort of "lock out" on the 93 6 speed trannys. Happens under normal acceleration.
Car has 108K, is well maintained and not hot rodded.
Not sure if there was some sort of "lock out" on the 93 6 speed trannys. Happens under normal acceleration.
Car has 108K, is well maintained and not hot rodded.
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You are probably experiencing what the factory called Skip Shift.
This was for fuel economy, and is still in use on the C6 today.
Under certain conditions, a solenoid will prevent the shifter from going into 2nd.
Next time this happens, look and see if you have a light on the dash "One-To-Four".
If so, you won't be able to shift into 2nd.
Several ways around this. Just stay in 1st until the rpm's are raised a little. The light will go out and you will be allowed to shift into 2nd.
You can also disable the "Skip Shift" feature by unplugging it.
Also, several companies market a skip shift eliminator.
This was for fuel economy, and is still in use on the C6 today.
Under certain conditions, a solenoid will prevent the shifter from going into 2nd.
Next time this happens, look and see if you have a light on the dash "One-To-Four".
If so, you won't be able to shift into 2nd.
Several ways around this. Just stay in 1st until the rpm's are raised a little. The light will go out and you will be allowed to shift into 2nd.
You can also disable the "Skip Shift" feature by unplugging it.
Also, several companies market a skip shift eliminator.
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Racer
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From: Marlow OK
I haven't noticed a "one to four" light. Yes, am aware that "Skip Shift" exists and have driven other Corvettes w/this feature, but normally, it engages on pretty hard acceleration. In my particular case, I will ease off from the traffic light, and there I am, trying to find 3rd gear. Occurences are inconsistent, as well. I'll just chalk it up to another one of the idiosyncracies of this GREAT machine.
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But since you are aware of the feature and know what to expect, the next thing I would check would be your clutch fluid.
Erratic shifting can be caused by hydraulic issues in the clutch system.
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But since you are aware of the feature and know what to expect, the next thing I would check would be your clutch fluid.
Erratic shifting can be caused by hydraulic issues in the clutch system.[/QUOTE]
I have a 93 and had some shifting problems and it was low on fluid and I hope that's your fix.
Erratic shifting can be caused by hydraulic issues in the clutch system.[/QUOTE]
I have a 93 and had some shifting problems and it was low on fluid and I hope that's your fix.
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