Shifting problem on my 98 Auto
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Shifting problem on my 98 Auto
my 98 auto shifts fine thru all 4 gears when in D"overdrive".In third it shifts thru all three gears no problem..But i noticed that when I put her in 2 from a dead stop that I am not getting FIRST gear.. It is starting out in Second gear and staying in second till i shift into third gear.?.I can shift into First at a stop and first is fine ..Shouldn't i get FIRST gear even though the shifter is in SECOND from a dead stop.??
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RTFM .....
From your Owner's Manual ...
If you manually select 2nd when you start the vehicle, the transmission will drive (and stay) in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery surfaces.
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From your Owner's Manual ...
If you manually select 2nd when you start the vehicle, the transmission will drive (and stay) in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery surfaces.
PIBKAC ....
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From: Plano TX
All the automatics do this. Its perfectly normal... The reason is for better traction in bad (slippery, ice) conditions... The transmission will not downshift no matter what... Even if you floor it... So now we are all wondering.... Whats the traction control for?? 
I guess with the car in 2nd and... the traction control on... we can go up the side of a Glacier.. Just like Speed Racer in the Mach 5
I guess with the car in 2nd and... the traction control on... we can go up the side of a Glacier.. Just like Speed Racer in the Mach 5
Last edited by David426; Sep 29, 2007 at 11:54 AM.
