Balky Tranny
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bonney Lake Washington
Balky Tranny
It's my '05 6 sp manual......about 25% of the time getting it into first either requires either a very serious (often repeated) shove or I just take off in second to avoid the pleasant sound of honking horns....
Occasionally reverse can be similarly tough
She's got all of 3400 miles......
Is it something I said?
Thanks in advance for your collective wisdom.
Occasionally reverse can be similarly tough
She's got all of 3400 miles......
Is it something I said?
Thanks in advance for your collective wisdom.
Team Owner
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From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
Have you tried going to 2nd, then back to first? Some had a problem if they were trying to go from neutral to first. Others have reported the same problem. Don't know about reverse. Didn't have any problems with mine when I had it.
Team Owner
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Originally Posted by JimTN
Have you tried going to 2nd, then back to first? Some had a problem if they were trying to go from neutral to first. Others have reported the same problem. Don't know about reverse. Didn't have any problems with mine when I had it.
Either that or re depress the clutch.
Melting Slicks
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From: Oceanside CA
I have an 05 with a 6 speed. Have had the same problem. The car is currently at the dealer and wanted this and several other items looked at. So far the response is "the transmission works fine". I have been pushing the issue and will let you know if I'm successful.
Former Vendor
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From: Parkland FL
Originally Posted by dbirdhouse1
It's my '05 6 sp manual......about 25% of the time getting it into first either requires either a very serious (often repeated) shove or I just take off in second to avoid the pleasant sound of honking horns....
Occasionally reverse can be similarly tough
She's got all of 3400 miles......
Is it something I said?
Thanks in advance for your collective wisdom.
Occasionally reverse can be similarly tough
She's got all of 3400 miles......
Is it something I said?
Thanks in advance for your collective wisdom.
I don't know the TSB# but I do know it's called first gear lock out.
Dealer repaired and is fine now.
Advanced
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From: Denver CO
Balky tranny
I had the same problem and replaced the transmission fluid with Royal Purple Synchromax manual transmission fluid. Saw an immediate improvement. Still not Porsche smooth, but much better. Search the forum on this product for more info.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Oceanside CA
I haven't forgotten about you. I have yet to get my car back from the dealer. It has been 2 weeks. I found on the forum search a posting by houston_aggie dated 8/13/06. I copied it and will forward it to the dealer. I'll let you know.
Melting Slicks
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From: Oceanside CA
Just got the car back. 4 weeks at the dealership. Nothing was done to the transmission. Told it was "operating as designed". I have a VP friend at GM in Detroit. He recommends going to another dealership and if unsuccessful, he will get involved. I'll keep you up to date.
Drifting
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From: Bridgewater Corners Vermont VT
Originally Posted by dbirdhouse1
It's my '05 6 sp manual......about 25% of the time getting it into first either requires either a very serious (often repeated) shove or I just take off in second to avoid the pleasant sound of honking horns....
Occasionally reverse can be similarly tough
She's got all of 3400 miles......
Is it something I said?
Thanks in advance for your collective wisdom.
Occasionally reverse can be similarly tough
She's got all of 3400 miles......
Is it something I said?
Thanks in advance for your collective wisdom.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=927981
Here's the details
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...9&postcount=19
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by dbirdhouse1
It's my '05 6 sp manual......about 25% of the time getting it into first either requires either a very serious (often repeated) shove or I just take off in second to avoid the pleasant sound of honking horns....
Occasionally reverse can be similarly tough
She's got all of 3400 miles......
Is it something I said?
Thanks in advance for your collective wisdom.
Occasionally reverse can be similarly tough
She's got all of 3400 miles......
Is it something I said?
Thanks in advance for your collective wisdom.
Change your shifter. people also like the Hurst and the Calloway.
Racer
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From: South Florida
Originally Posted by Dave Tracy
I have an 05 with a 6 speed. Have had the same problem. The car is currently at the dealer and wanted this and several other items looked at. So far the response is "the transmission works fine". I have been pushing the issue and will let you know if I'm successful.
Safety Car
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From: Durham Connecticut
Welcome to the world of the T56 transmission. They are known for that problem, and it should get worse when it gets cold outside. My CTS-V had the same problem> I'm pretty sure I read that the Vuper uses the same tranny and also has those problems. So far my 07 is stiff, but not hard to get into gear.
Team Owner
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From: Arizona
There was a bulletin on this way back. If you encounter trouble engaging 1st more often than 10-15% (I think) of the time, then it is considered abnormal, and there is an adjustment that can be made. This is common with any manual tranny.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bonney Lake Washington
Originally Posted by flaskier99
If you have any problem with the dealer print this out. It should shut the dealer up immediately. Please notice the PIP #'s
