possible tranny problem
zztop05
06-14-2005, 10:27 PM
hi guys i just bought an 2000 ss car runs strong but i noticed sometimes when i go into 3 rd it has troulbes grinding and it pops outta gear after a fraction of a second im not sure if im not hitting it right or ive got other problems any advice or help thx
CamarosRsweet94
06-15-2005, 08:16 AM
Sounds like a synchro is either going out or is already shot, might want to look into fixing it.
Pewter'01SS
06-15-2005, 08:35 AM
If your trying to shift too fast and your not used to it, it will do it. When I first got mine, I would try to speed shift and it would pop out of third or make grind. Once you get it down you shouldn't have a problem. A short throw might help.
If this happens while shifting normally, its probably the trans.
And welcome to the forums!!!
If this happens while shifting normally, its probably the trans.
And welcome to the forums!!!
Arocars
06-23-2005, 11:16 AM
Isn't there a skip shift in some of those cars? It's to keep you from accelerating too fast. Summit Racing sells skip-shift eliminators that plug into your existing harness to get rid of skip-shift.
P.S. If the skip-shift is just for automatics, forget everything I said.
P.S. If the skip-shift is just for automatics, forget everything I said.
89IROC&RS
06-23-2005, 11:36 AM
the skip shift is actually just for manuals, what it does is under low acceleration it makes you shift from first gear into fourth gear, this improoves fuel economy. However i dont know if it would apply to the second to third shift, although it may have something to do with it, i dont know alot about transmissions.
ss01al
06-23-2005, 11:58 AM
the skip shift light only goes on my car when it's in first gear i've never seen it go on when i'm in second
Earlsfat
06-23-2005, 10:15 PM
ZZ, I'm having xmission woes too. Similar to you sounds like, pops out of second, grinds fourth. Although we've narrowed it down to me basically needing an entire xmission.
If you find out what's wrong with yours, let me know. I'll do the same.
If you find out what's wrong with yours, let me know. I'll do the same.
zztop05
06-26-2005, 03:33 PM
ZZ, I'm having xmission woes too. Similar to you sounds like, pops out of second, grinds fourth. Although we've narrowed it down to me basically needing an entire xmission.
If you find out what's wrong with yours, let me know. I'll do the same.
The 1997-2003 Corvette, or 1993-2002 Camaro and Pontiac Firebird equipped with the 6 speed manual transmission may exhibit the following.
Primary Condition
- Unable to shift out of fourth gear.
Other Conditions
- 3-4 upshift -- hard shift, gear clash, or block-out.
- 4-3 downshift -- hard shift, gear clash or block-out.
- 2-3 upshift -- hard shift, gear clash or block-out.
- third gear hop-out
- fourth gear hop-out.
Replace the aluminum 3-4 shift fork with an iron 3-4 shift fork. The part number of the iron shift fork as of July 9, 2003 is 88996653 and is available only through GMSPO.
The 3-4 synchronizer and 3-4 blocking ring should also be replaced at the same time.
took it to the shop and they said thats whats wrong with it i only had the car 1 day and noticed it doing it the dealership guy said yea i noticed it doing the same thing i was like hmmmmmmm you forgot to mention that to me when i was signing the papers to buy it cnat wait till i get it back i only puy 50 miles on it but i love the car cant wait to be able to bang through all the gears without any probs ill let you know on the cost and if that cures the problem
If you find out what's wrong with yours, let me know. I'll do the same.
The 1997-2003 Corvette, or 1993-2002 Camaro and Pontiac Firebird equipped with the 6 speed manual transmission may exhibit the following.
Primary Condition
- Unable to shift out of fourth gear.
Other Conditions
- 3-4 upshift -- hard shift, gear clash, or block-out.
- 4-3 downshift -- hard shift, gear clash or block-out.
- 2-3 upshift -- hard shift, gear clash or block-out.
- third gear hop-out
- fourth gear hop-out.
Replace the aluminum 3-4 shift fork with an iron 3-4 shift fork. The part number of the iron shift fork as of July 9, 2003 is 88996653 and is available only through GMSPO.
The 3-4 synchronizer and 3-4 blocking ring should also be replaced at the same time.
took it to the shop and they said thats whats wrong with it i only had the car 1 day and noticed it doing it the dealership guy said yea i noticed it doing the same thing i was like hmmmmmmm you forgot to mention that to me when i was signing the papers to buy it cnat wait till i get it back i only puy 50 miles on it but i love the car cant wait to be able to bang through all the gears without any probs ill let you know on the cost and if that cures the problem
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