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tiggerss · 10-14-2009, 07:37 PM

Has anyone experienced when doing a slow shift from first to second that the shifter jumps out your grip and into neutral,then you have to fight a bit to get it into second?I know it is not me,I have driven stick most of my life,just looking for feed back before I contact the "DREADED DEALER".And by the way why I have your attention, how about the traction control sigh on the dash, when it is "DISENGAGED" the symbol comes on,but the manual says if it stays on for a long period of time that there may be a problem and to have the car serviced at the "DREADED DEALER".

Chief Mario · 10-14-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tiggerss

Has anyone experienced when doing a slow shift from first to second that the shifter jumps out your grip and into neutral,then you have to fight a bit to get it into second?I know it is not me,I have driven stick most of my life,just looking for feed back before I contact the "DREADED DEALER".And by the way why I have your attention, how about the traction control sigh on the dash, when it is "DISENGAGED" the symbol comes on,but the manual says if it stays on for a long period of time that there may be a problem and to have the car serviced at the "DREADED DEALER".

You are probably experiencing what is called skip shift, basically this was introduce on certain GM model to avoid the gaz guzzling tax. This skip shift features basically forces the driver to go from 1st to 4th gear but it only occurs when

• The engine coolant temperature is higher than 76°C (169°F),
• The vehicle is going 24 to 31 km/h (15 to 19 mph) and
• The vehicle is at 21 percent throttle or less.

You can get rid of this feature by installing a skip shift eliminator. There\s plenty of threads on this in the forums.

Cheers!

CanadianCamaro · 10-14-2009, 09:29 PM

CAGS as already noted

Traction control light comes on when disengaged or when problem with system. Off when engaged. If it stays on after you restart the car there must be a problem. Have dealer check.

Don't like your dealer? Go to a different one. Just b/c you bought it there doesn't mean you have to service it there. Where are you? West TO by chance? May I suggest Humberview?

Cheers

tiggerss · 10-15-2009, 07:55 PM

thanx chief mario,great explanation CHEERS!!!!

multiSS · 10-30-2009, 06:13 AM

No need for skip shift eliminator.Just drive it like you stoled it haha. Actually it is annoying isnt it?

BLACK67 · 10-30-2009, 12:17 PM

Scott and I both have the Eliminator. Get it. You will enjoy your car more. Its easy to put in.

CynAgain · 10-31-2009, 01:38 PM

So easy a gurl did it!

CloudXTC · 10-31-2009, 05:53 PM

i never had the skip shift thing happen to me... hmmm

islandwiz · 11-01-2009, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CloudXTC

i never had the skip shift thing happen to me... hmmm

It only happens with the SS.

10-14-2009, 07:37 PM	#1
tiggerss Drives: orange 2ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 45	shifting problem 1st to 2nd Has anyone experienced when doing a slow shift from first to second that the shifter jumps out your grip and into neutral,then you have to fight a bit to get it into second?I know it is not me,I have driven stick most of my life,just looking for feed back before I contact the "DREADED DEALER".And by the way why I have your attention, how about the traction control sigh on the dash, when it is "DISENGAGED" the symbol comes on,but the manual says if it stays on for a long period of time that there may be a problem and to have the car serviced at the "DREADED DEALER".

10-14-2009, 09:29 PM	#3
CanadianCamaro Drives: 2SS/RS IOM - A.K.A. DA ;) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,046	CAGS as already noted Traction control light comes on when disengaged or when problem with system. Off when engaged. If it stays on after you restart the car there must be a problem. Have dealer check. Don't like your dealer? Go to a different one. Just b/c you bought it there doesn't mean you have to service it there. Where are you? West TO by chance? May I suggest Humberview? Cheers __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

10-30-2009, 12:17 PM	#6
BLACK67 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 929	Scott and I both have the Eliminator. Get it. You will enjoy your car more. Its easy to put in. __________________ SPi Performance Stage 3 package *Comp Cam* PHADT FE4 ZL Stg.3 VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body Dynatech LT headers, Hi flow Cats MBRP 3" 304 stainless X-pipe exhaust Fastlane true CAI. Barton shifter

10-31-2009, 05:53 PM	#8
CloudXTC Drives: 1LT\|RS\|SIM\|M6\|BA Stereo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,838	i never had the skip shift thing happen to me... hmmm __________________ 1LT \| RS \| M6 \| SIM \| BA Stereo 1000 - [07-23-2009] Order Made at dealer 1100 - [08-04-2009] Preliminary order accepted 2000 - [08-25-2009] Accepted by GM 3000 - [09-01-2009] Accepted by production control TPW = 10-05-2009 3300 - [09-28-2009] Scheduled for production 3400 - [10-01-2009] Broadcast - Being Built 3800 - [10-13-2009] Produced - Built- VIN 2G1xxx54917 4200 - [10-19-2009] Shipped 5000 - [10-19-2009] Delivered to the dealer 6000 - [10-20-2009] Delivered to the customer

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tiggerss Drives: orange 2ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 45	thanx chief mario,great explanation CHEERS!!!!

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