2005 Tacoma Rough Shifting from 1st to 2nd

[mytacoma]

Can anyone tell me if this is normal?... I just bought a 2.7L 5-speed 2005 access cab. When shifting from 1st to 2nd I hear a slight mechanical noise from the front when the clutch disengages and I often feel the gears engaging (as though, if I forced the shifting, I may grind the gears). I understand the shifting is a bit like stirring porridge but this resistance I feel only from 1st to 2nd does not seem right. I've had 4 or 5-speed vehicles before and this is the only time I've experienced this?

Thanks for any help...

Svenno

[Jimbeau]

I have the same truck. I find shifitng rough in general. It's the first standard transmission I've owned in about 20 years. Last one was a 76 toyota carola 4cyl 5spd, and it shifted a whole lot smoother than my tacoma. I've gotten used to it, and am assuming its shifting normally. It's not bad, just certainly smooth. Jim

[mytacoma]

All other shifting is fine, it's just from 1st to 2nd. It feels very strange given that I can feel in the stick, the gears turning through three stages, when I 'm shifting. Is this familiar to you? I've heard the shifting is like stirring porridge but why it seems so much rougher form 1st to 2nd I 'm not sure. I've owned 4 or 5 5-speeds in the past and I've never experienced this. I thought it would "go away" after the break in but I'm over 1000 miles and I still find myself holding back when I shift out of concern that I may damage the tranny. I'm going to take it in to the dealer to get it checked out...

[Nstyle29]

I have the same deal but what i noticed is that it does it bad if it is cold, but once warm it is fine.

[flansp]

Originally Posted by mytacoma

All other shifting is fine, it's just from 1st to 2nd. It feels very strange given that I can feel in the stick, the gears turning through three stages, when I 'm shifting. Is this familiar to you? I've heard the shifting is like stirring porridge but why it seems so much rougher form 1st to 2nd I 'm not sure. I've owned 4 or 5 5-speeds in the past and I've never experienced this. I thought it would "go away" after the break in but I'm over 1000 miles and I still find myself holding back when I shift out of concern that I may damage the tranny. I'm going to take it in to the dealer to get it checked out...

I have the same issue and it will be addressed when I bring the truck back for slipping out of 4th gear. Please post you findings with the dealer after you have it checked out.

Thanks,
Paul