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Feb 10, 2011 | 05:42 PM

vettephyxer

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Shifting problem m6

Anyone had this happen to them? Driving on the interstate yesterday I went to pass someone and when I tried to downshift to 5th I couldn't. I went to 4th and kept the clutch in then went to 5th and in it went. Subsequent tries to go from 6th to 5th all failed. She goes to the dealer next week, thank goodness for warranties.

Feb 10, 2011 | 05:49 PM

piva242

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Nope never had that problem in my 07 with 45k miles.

Feb 10, 2011 | 05:52 PM

vettedoogie

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Never heard of that one...best of luck and please keep us informed. What year and mileage is it?

Feb 10, 2011 | 05:57 PM

vettephyxer

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Oops, it's an 07 coupe with 25,000 miles on it. No mods to powertrain and driven very carefully cause I want to keep this one for a long time.

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Feb 10, 2011 | 07:15 PM

AORoads

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nope, please do come back on and tell us what they found out. I think usually the downshift is easier than the upshift on synchros.

Feb 10, 2011 | 07:20 PM

sdurg24

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I've had a 2005 M6 and a 2008 M6 and never had that problem. I would be very concerned. Try the technical forum here. They may have more knowledge. I'm no gear head. Not smart enough. However, as most others have said please do keep us informed. There but by the grace of God goes I. That's my mantra. Good luck.

Feb 10, 2011 | 07:47 PM

REVAK

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Originally Posted by vettephyxer

Didn't happen to me however I think I read here that a member experienced a very similar problem. I think it was related to the reverse lock out solenoid intruding on the gate for 5th. They are really close . May be worth looking into.

Feb 10, 2011 | 08:41 PM

dvilin

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Never had that problem in my 08.

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Feb 10, 2011 | 08:43 PM

johnodrake

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Never seen that one.

Feb 10, 2011 | 08:48 PM

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VET4LES

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Not on my 2005.

Feb 10, 2011 | 08:55 PM

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usraptor

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Nor my '07. Good luck.

Feb 10, 2011 | 09:41 PM

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coryvte

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Did you step on the clutch?

Feb 10, 2011 | 09:47 PM

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JIMSC62006

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Dealer won't find anything wrong. Can't replicate problem. See ya next time. Don't waste your time.

Feb 10, 2011 | 10:05 PM

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mowe

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the manual does state that its a harder shift to go from 6th to 5th..it naturally wants to hit 3rd...or something like that...they state it in the manual...no worries..u did the right thing and didnt force it

Feb 11, 2011 | 08:52 AM

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B-Vette

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I've had to double clutch or bring up RPM's in order to shift on my 2000 but nothing on my 2007. Hopefully whatever they find won't be too major!

Feb 11, 2011 | 01:02 PM

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larvette

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08 Z51 M6 no problem down shifting.

Feb 11, 2011 | 03:50 PM

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Boomer111

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Just a thought, is your clutch fluid clean?

Feb 11, 2011 | 04:11 PM

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WMark

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St. Jude Donor '11

Couldn't get my 2006 M6 to shift into reverse. Dealer had to tear apart the transmission. Thankfully, under warranty. No issues from 5th to 6th on that car, or my 2010.

Good luck!