Lurch
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Melting Slicks
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Lurch
I tried looking thru the threads but could not find this specific issue. When I start my car first thing in the morning and putting the car in drive, there is a 1-2 second delay and then it feels like someone rear ended me and the car bangs into drive.. Once warmed up it runs and shifts great. But when I am doing say 10-15 mph coming up to a light and hit the gas, there is a delay and a "lurch" i drive. I've had the triple flush done already and haven't had the shudder in months. I am planning my Rte 66 road trip for next week and am concerned this could get worse. May have the dealer check the fluid level and make sure thats ok. I did do my own drain/fill about 7 months ago but was not able to check the level as the car needs to be running. Any ideas?
As always.......Thanks people.
As always.......Thanks people.
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Melting Slicks
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It could be the stator assembly. Have a read.
https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...-off-1290.html
https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...-off-1290.html
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That is exactly what mine is doing. I'm just wondering if low fluid might mimic those symptoms. I may run it to th dealer just to check the level and while there, discuss this issue. I'm not looking forward to having the entire tranny dropped but it is what it is I suppose.
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No worries. Just be sure to take it to a reliable dealer. It looks complicated, but it is just a step by step process. It is pretty straight forward and the repair department will put a good mechanic on it. It all snaps back together real nice and tight. Good luck and let us know how it goes. I'm confident the news will be good.
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My C7 with 3k miles does that. Dealer looked at it and contacted GM. Was told that was normal..... Only does it when the temperature is below 40.
It just hesitates when going from 1st to 2nd gear. Only does it once and it fine after.
If someone knows what the problem really is, please let me know too.
You'all be safe!
It just hesitates when going from 1st to 2nd gear. Only does it once and it fine after.
If someone knows what the problem really is, please let me know too.
You'all be safe!
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My C7 with 3k miles does that. Dealer looked at it and contacted GM. Was told that was normal..... Only does it when the temperature is below 40.
It just hesitates when going from 1st to 2nd gear. Only does it once and it fine after.
If someone knows what the problem really is, please let me know too,
It just hesitates when going from 1st to 2nd gear. Only does it once and it fine after.
If someone knows what the problem really is, please let me know too,
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My C7 with 3k miles does that. Dealer looked at it and contacted GM. Was told that was normal..... Only does it when the temperature is below 40.
It just hesitates when going from 1st to 2nd gear. Only does it once and it fine after.
If someone knows what the problem really is, please let me know too.
You'all be safe!
It just hesitates when going from 1st to 2nd gear. Only does it once and it fine after.
If someone knows what the problem really is, please let me know too.
You'all be safe!
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As I stated, my 1st to second shifts are fine even on start up. It when I shift from Park to drive that there is the hesitation and banging into gear. Feels like getting bumped into at 3 mph
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Hoepfully it is something easily fixed. Good luck with the repair.
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Your problem is referred to as "Garage Shift", common in the early A8's.....been there, done that with my 2015. Take your car in and ask for the latest re-flash and if that doesn't do it, ask for the TC Fluid change/flush. After 3 tries re-flashing mine, it finally stopped with the 2 to 4 second delay after shifting into drive. Good luck with yours.....
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Your problem is referred to as "Garage Shift", common in the early A8's.....been there, done that with my 2015. Take your car in and ask for the latest re-flash and if that doesn't do it, ask for the TC Fluid change/flush. After 3 tries re-flashing mine, it finally stopped with the 2 to 4 second delay after shifting into drive. Good luck with yours.....
Thanks for that info. I have had the triple flush done twice for the shudder. My shudder is now gone but this is something that just started. I'm going to see this morning if the trick of going from p to d 20 times has helped. I know it was re-flashed once with the flush but a second couldn't hurt.
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Thanks for that info. I have had the triple flush done twice for the shudder. My shudder is now gone but this is something that just started. I'm going to see this morning if the trick of going from p to d 20 times has helped. I know it was re-flashed once with the flush but a second couldn't hurt.
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Your problem is referred to as "Garage Shift", common in the early A8's.....been there, done that with my 2015. Take your car in and ask for the latest re-flash and if that doesn't do it, ask for the TC Fluid change/flush. After 3 tries re-flashing mine, it finally stopped with the 2 to 4 second delay after shifting into drive. Good luck with yours.....