Shifter Problem
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Instructor
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Dallas TX
Shifter Problem
All of a sudden, it's gotten a LOT harder to shift into reverse. I really have to force the shifter over, or I just go into 5th. Used to be easy.
2009 Z06, 4k mi.
What could be causing this?
2009 Z06, 4k mi.
What could be causing this?
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Ventura County, Calif
Might be the Rev lockout solenoid.
Easiest thing to do first is check the fuse for it......#13 (25 amp) in the engine compartment. If that checks out then you're probably looking at a new solenoid. I don't know the diagnostic path or codes (if any) to check first. Seems most just replace it but I'm sure others will chime in with more details.
Just for info check this:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-solenoid.html
Easiest thing to do first is check the fuse for it......#13 (25 amp) in the engine compartment. If that checks out then you're probably looking at a new solenoid. I don't know the diagnostic path or codes (if any) to check first. Seems most just replace it but I'm sure others will chime in with more details.
Just for info check this:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-solenoid.html
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Instructor
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Dallas TX
Boy, is this forum great or what?! 
Rick, you called it, I had a blown fuse. No idea why.
I also got a code, P0449, "Evap Emission System -- vent valve/solenoid circuit," which I reset. Perhaps these two problems are related, at least via the fuse.
Now...back to burnin' gas (which I'll be burning at an even more satisfying rate when DP installs a Procharger with alky and cam this week!).
Rick, you called it, I had a blown fuse. No idea why.
I also got a code, P0449, "Evap Emission System -- vent valve/solenoid circuit," which I reset. Perhaps these two problems are related, at least via the fuse.
Now...back to burnin' gas (which I'll be burning at an even more satisfying rate when DP installs a Procharger with alky and cam this week!).
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From: Hudson WI
NCM Sinkhole Donor
You may find this hard to believe, but I changed my trans oil to RedLine and I can not not begin to tell you how much better it shifts with that change. Worth thinking about now that you have the solenoid issue behind you.
I sell batteries, not oil, so I have nothing to gain by recommending it.
I sell batteries, not oil, so I have nothing to gain by recommending it.
