Problems shifting from 1st to 2nd
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Drifting
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From: Raleigh NC
Problems shifting from 1st to 2nd
I cannot go from 1st gear to second especially when making a left hand turn 50% of the time. The shifter gets stuck (on a gate?) and will not slide rearward into second gear. I have to make sure the shifter is in neutral by wiggling it side-to-side, then it will slide into second. I have almost been hit from the rear several times because of this. Second gear also grinds sometimes during this shift when cold.
Going to have the dealer look into it.
Going to have the dealer look into it.
Melting Slicks
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I cannot go from 1st gear to second especially when making a left hand turn 50% of the time. The shifter gets stuck (on a gate?) and will not slide rearward into second gear. I have to make sure the shifter is in neutral by wiggling it side-to-side, then it will slide into second. I have almost been hit from the rear several times because of this. Second gear also grinds sometimes during this shift when cold.
Going to have the dealer look into it.
Going to have the dealer look into it.
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Drifting
Joined: May 2006
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From: Raleigh NC
^Hmm could be!
I thought that was merely a suggestion, but in reading the manual, it says that when the message is displayed, 2 & 3rd are locked-out.
Is this mode present in all driving modes? I spend most of my time in T or E (on the freeway).
I hope it can be programmed out with HP Tuner.
I thought that was merely a suggestion, but in reading the manual, it says that when the message is displayed, 2 & 3rd are locked-out.
Is this mode present in all driving modes? I spend most of my time in T or E (on the freeway).
I hope it can be programmed out with HP Tuner.
Melting Slicks
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From: Richmond, BC, Canada
Originally Posted by Newton06
I hope it can be programmed out with HP Tuner.
Just buy/install a CAGS skip-shift Eliminator.
For $30, and a 5-minute DIY install, the 1-4 forced shift is eliminated.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Macomb MI
^Hmm could be!
I thought that was merely a suggestion, but in reading the manual, it says that when the message is displayed, 2 & 3rd are locked-out.
Is this mode present in all driving modes? I spend most of my time in T or E (on the freeway).
I hope it can be programmed out with HP Tuner.
I thought that was merely a suggestion, but in reading the manual, it says that when the message is displayed, 2 & 3rd are locked-out.
Is this mode present in all driving modes? I spend most of my time in T or E (on the freeway).
I hope it can be programmed out with HP Tuner.
You will see a Skip Shift message briefly in the center display when this is happening.
I have gotten into the habit over the years of driving GM Skip Shift manuals to do 1-3 shifts when driving leisurely.
The CAGS eliminator is the easiest/cheapest/only warranty friendly way around this nuisance. Or tune it out for free if you're committing to the tune route.
Last edited by xp800; Oct 13, 2014 at 03:22 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Longview Texas
If you are turning, you may not be going fast enough to keep the forced shift to 4th from engaging.
