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Skylane765 · 12-22-2012, 11:42 AM

I was given the 1 4 shift screen on the display, but nothing stops me from shifting to 2nd Is it normal that you can shift to 2nd?

knowitman · 12-22-2012, 11:57 AM

When it says 1-4 Shift in the DIC and I try to shift, it gently slides the shifter over to 4th instead of second when I proceed to shift.

Ghost1LE · 12-22-2012, 11:59 AM

What I've noticed is if you wait a few seconds it will let you shift to 2nd but for the first 5 seconds Or so it locks me out of 2nd

ckaram · 12-22-2012, 12:05 PM

Sometimes it will flash the 1-4 shift on the DIC but I've accelerated out of it and it doesn't lock me out of the shift. Happens periodically. Timing has to be just right and I don't "try" to make it happen. Same thing is happening to you. No worries.

pumpkinrancho · 12-22-2012, 12:39 PM

If you have the throttle mashed when you drive the car its no problem ever. HA HA Have a Merry Christmas.

LBV · 12-22-2012, 02:16 PM

If it consistently lets you shift to 2nd with the message on the display then you must have a skip-shift eliminator under the car.

Skylane765 · 12-22-2012, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBV

If it consistently lets you shift to 2nd with the message on the display then you must have a skip-shift eliminator under the car.

No, the car is new, so maybe I do not try and shift fast enough. I do not notice the display and never had it keep me out of 2nd.

JHall651 · 12-22-2012, 02:45 PM

It's just a timing thing. There are several things that have to happen in order for the whole process to work. It will tell you in your manual. Something like between 1500-1700 rpm, trans oil over 150°, and no more than 15% throttle. So it will start to work but before you shift you break one of those prerequisites and it lets you shift into 2nd. I never see it any more after installing my SLP supercharger and SLP tune. Your cars fine. The lock out is so annoying anyways.

Skylane765 · 12-22-2012, 02:55 PM

Thanks guys.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-22-2012, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHall651

It's just a timing thing. There are several things that have to happen in order for the whole process to work. It will tell you in your manual. Something like between 1500-1700 rpm, trans oil over 150°, and no more than 15% throttle. So it will start to work but before you shift you break one of those prerequisites and it lets you shift into 2nd. I never see it any more after installing my SLP supercharger and SLP tune. Your cars fine. The lock out is so annoying anyways.

If you wait to shift, and pass through the "zone"...it doesn't stop you from shifting.

HDRDTD · 12-22-2012, 03:06 PM

I've noticed once or twice on the rare occasations that the 1-4 light comes on, that if I hesitate in neutral for a second or two, I can drop it right into 2nd.

s/c ss · 12-22-2012, 03:25 PM

just a timing thing.

Aquabluetoo · 12-27-2012, 01:27 AM

A sure fire way to be safely using your Camaro is get a cheap skip shift eliminator. They work great, do not void warranty since it just plugs in and takes minutes to install. $20 and no problems again! Had one on my 2011 2SS and now it works great on my ZL 1.

*mlee* · 12-27-2012, 02:00 AM

Only happens when you're driving like a granny... give it some gas..

12-22-2012, 11:42 AM	#1
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	1 to 4 shift lock out I was given the 1 4 shift screen on the display, but nothing stops me from shifting to 2nd Is it normal that you can shift to 2nd?

12-22-2012, 11:57 AM	#2
knowitman Camaro fan since birth Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 470 View My Garage	When it says 1-4 Shift in the DIC and I try to shift, it gently slides the shifter over to 4th instead of second when I proceed to shift. __________________ #3642

12-22-2012, 11:59 AM	#3
Ghost1LE Drives: 2013 AGM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 924	What I've noticed is if you wait a few seconds it will let you shift to 2nd but for the first 5 seconds Or so it locks me out of 2nd __________________

12-22-2012, 12:05 PM	#4
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	Sometimes it will flash the 1-4 shift on the DIC but I've accelerated out of it and it doesn't lock me out of the shift. Happens periodically. Timing has to be just right and I don't "try" to make it happen. Same thing is happening to you. No worries. __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

12-22-2012, 12:39 PM	#5
pumpkinrancho COMPULSIVE CAMARO OWNER Drives: 18 ZLE,14 2ssrs,96,73 RS LT,69&67 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SE. WYO & Northern CO, W NEB Posts: 1,238 View My Garage	If you have the throttle mashed when you drive the car its no problem ever. HA HA Have a Merry Christmas. __________________

12-22-2012, 02:16 PM	#6
LBV Drives: G8 GXP manual Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 157	If it consistently lets you shift to 2nd with the message on the display then you must have a skip-shift eliminator under the car. __________________ 2009 GXP, Manual with Sunroof Zeta platform, LS3,TR6060 tranny ... ya, it's a 4-dr Camaro! Borla cat-back, H&R springs, & Sprintbooster & I love it!

12-22-2012, 02:45 PM	#8
JHall651 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS LS3 Ashen Grey Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 478	It's just a timing thing. There are several things that have to happen in order for the whole process to work. It will tell you in your manual. Something like between 1500-1700 rpm, trans oil over 150°, and no more than 15% throttle. So it will start to work but before you shift you break one of those prerequisites and it lets you shift into 2nd. I never see it any more after installing my SLP supercharger and SLP tune. Your cars fine. The lock out is so annoying anyways. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, Magna TVS2300, RX Catch Can, Borla S-Type, Pfadt Stage 4 w/ ZL Spec Sway Bars, ADM Custom Boost/AFR Gauges, Hurst Short Throw, Forgestar F14 Matte Black 20x11 & 20x9.5 Deep Concave all 4, Nitto Invo 315/35 & 275/40, Heritage Grill, Sparks Black Grill SS & Trunk SS, P13W Fog Lights (cool white) w/ DRL Harness, Blacked Out Brake light bezels, Xpel Smoke Light Kit

12-22-2012, 02:55 PM	#9
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	Thanks guys.

12-22-2012, 03:06 PM	#11
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	I've noticed once or twice on the rare occasations that the 1-4 light comes on, that if I hesitate in neutral for a second or two, I can drop it right into 2nd.

12-22-2012, 03:25 PM	#12
s/c ss Drives: 13 ZL1, 10 Silverado LTZ, Chopper Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pittsbugh,PA Posts: 743 View My Garage	just a timing thing. __________________

12-27-2012, 01:27 AM	#13
Aquabluetoo Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL 1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 19 View My Garage	Skip shift eliminator fixes problem A sure fire way to be safely using your Camaro is get a cheap skip shift eliminator. They work great, do not void warranty since it just plugs in and takes minutes to install. $20 and no problems again! Had one on my 2011 2SS and now it works great on my ZL 1.

12-27-2012, 02:00 AM	#14
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	Only happens when you're driving like a granny... give it some gas.. __________________