Auto shifter question?
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From: charlotte nc
Auto shifter question?
I have an 86 with auto tranny. I don't usually manually shift the tranny but I noticed two things when I do. First the shifter dosen't freely go back into 1st and secondly, the tranny will shift automatically from 1st to second regardless of shifter position . Is this normal or is there something wrong with my shifter? All other tranny functions are normal. Is there an adjustment I can do on my shifter?
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
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Re: Auto shifter question? (dwestsr)
It could be that the shifter boot is so tight it doean't let the shifter realy engage 1st gear or the linkage could need adjustment.
There is a slot in the shifter cable head where it engages the shift lever on the A4. You can loosen the retainer nut and adjust it there.
There is a slot in the shifter cable head where it engages the shift lever on the A4. You can loosen the retainer nut and adjust it there.
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From: charlotte nc
Re: Auto shifter question? (65Z01)
Thanks , I thought that mine was not working and needed adjustment. Where do you access the cable adjust , under the car or do you need to remove the consol? :cheers:
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Re: Auto shifter question? (dwestsr)
before you do that check the boot when i got in a new one it would not drop into 1st so i pulled it for a little bit and soften of the leather and that did it.
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Re: Auto shifter question? (86PACER)
Yea, my shifter boot was too tight too; so, before going under the car work the boot out of the way, hold the shifter firmly back into 1st gear and do a WOT burst to see if it holds gear.
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Re: Auto shifter question? (65Z01)
Don't all stock trans have a function where they will up shift at a preset point overriding the selector position.
This is why you use a "SHIFT KIT " to bypass this feature.The Vette trans is probably programmed to upshift later than passenger cars but it will still do it.
This is why you use a "SHIFT KIT " to bypass this feature.The Vette trans is probably programmed to upshift later than passenger cars but it will still do it.
