shifter problem
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Navigator
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shifter problem
I have a 2005 convertible with 3,000 miles and its been a while since I have posted. I seem to have had a problem with my manual trans. shifting into first gear from a stop, the linkeage is getting stuck and I need to down shift to second before it will go into first. Anyone experiencing this or is there a bulliten from GM about same????
Racer
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From: Denton TX
I have the same issues on occasion. I thought that I had read about a TSB that if you had the problem more than 15% of the time GM would look at the issue. If not its not a major problem, at least to me.
Burning Brakes
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From: Houston Texas
I had this same issue.. But i think ive resolved it..
the dealer told me they couldnt find anything wrong...
sooo...
I took it to Corvettes of Houston - swapped out the tranny fluid and added Marvel Mystery Oil.. so far its like a perfect tranny!
hope this helps
the dealer told me they couldnt find anything wrong...
sooo...
I took it to Corvettes of Houston - swapped out the tranny fluid and added Marvel Mystery Oil.. so far its like a perfect tranny!
hope this helps
Last edited by Dark Overlord; Jun 5, 2006 at 08:38 AM.
Racer
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From: Northridge southern california
Originally Posted by edwardaldridge
I had this same issue.. But i think ive resolved it..
the dealer told me they couldnt find anything wrong...
sooo...
I took it to Corvettes of Houston - swapped out the tranny fluid and added Marvel Mystery Oil.. so far its like a perfect tranny!
hope this helps
the dealer told me they couldnt find anything wrong...
sooo...
I took it to Corvettes of Houston - swapped out the tranny fluid and added Marvel Mystery Oil.. so far its like a perfect tranny!
hope this helps
Racer
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I have the same issue. They will only honor the TSB if you fall within certain vin numbers. I think they replace the synchros in first gear. They would not fix mine. It is the most annoying "feature" of the car for me. I am pondering buying the parts and having the work done.
Burning Brakes
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From: Houston Texas
Originally Posted by nankat
I have the same issue. They will only honor the TSB if you fall within certain vin numbers. I think they replace the synchros in first gear. They would not fix mine. It is the most annoying "feature" of the car for me. I am pondering buying the parts and having the work done.
Corvettes Of HOuston did the work for me...
- and im not sure if the "royal purple" is any better...
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Burning Brakes
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From: Houston Texas
Originally Posted by gotagofast
i have same prob on ocasion sometimes i cant even get it in first and have to start in second 
Melting Slicks
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From: Pinellas Park Florida
Have the problem, more so when I turn off the GAGS using the Predator. I find heel & toe downshifting 3th & 2nd helps regardless of whether GAGS is on or off. I tried Royal Purple which improved shifting in general, but it did little for the problem Frankly, I don't have enough faith with any of the dealers around here to have it fix'ed under the TBS.
Frankly, I don't have enough faith with any of the dealers around here to have it fix'ed under the TBS.
