'98 A4 Shifting Problem
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From: Pine Bluff AR
'98 A4 Shifting Problem
When I manually shift my A4 through the gears, it does fine from 1st - 2nd, and from 3rd - 4th, but it hesitates for a couple of seconds after I make the shift from 2nd - 3rd before the transmission responds. I've tried it at different speeds and RPM's, each with the same results. It is a '98 model with 48,000 miles. Any thoughts on what this might be or how to tell if it is the start of a more serious problem? Thanks in advance.
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From: Bardstown Ky
Re: '98 A4 Shifting Problem (c5pvteye)
My 97' A4 does the same thing on 2-3 shift if I try to shift it manually, if I leave it in 3rd it does fine. BTW my A4 is a new Rossler unit so I'm sure it is good. They do the trans in the 8sec LPE TT car. If you don't like your shift points then I would get a quicky LS1 edit change to put the shift where you want it, we generally do this type of change for $100 so hopefully you can find someone in your area that can do the same, or just buy edit yourself. ;)
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Re: '98 A4 Shifting Problem (Brian Tooley C5)
Thanks for the info. As long as it's not a problem with the tans itself I'll probably just leave it. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't something to cause concern.
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Re: '98 A4 Shifting Problem (ToplessTexan)
My A4 also seems like it needs to think about the shift before it complets the shift. My reason for manualy shifting is in a street racing situation you might only get the chance to run from a role and if count on the a4 to down to low when you you need it you will lose. If i don't shift at exactly 5800 rpm it will hit the limiter. It complets the shift at 6100 rpm. Would like an edit but havn't found a local person yet.
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Re: '98 A4 Shifting Problem (ToplessTexan)
The shift delay does not occur in drive with the car shifting on it's own. I don't manually shift very often but on occassion I do it if for no other reason than to turn a few more heads from a stand still. I don't race my car but I do like to remind myself, and anyone else who might be curious, what the car will do if I really want her to!
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