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Teddy Camaro · 02-17-2010, 10:05 AM

When I'm paddle shifting it sounds great, feels great...

But the auto down shift feature seems weird.

From 40MPH, down to about 10MPH - 0MPH it down shifts to M1 and it kinda, knocks, or kinda like nosedives a bit...

ever since it happened about 2-3 times, I never wanted to paddle shift on the streets ever again. Only when racing er.. Keeping up with the flow of traffic

does anyone else have this?
or anyone else know what this is?

hypurone · 02-17-2010, 10:33 AM

Must be a V6 thing. My SS A6 will never go to M1, only M2. I have to manually tap down to get M1 at a stop.

SGOS252382 · 02-17-2010, 10:56 AM

Very interesting.
I also have an SS and as mentioned it will only down shift to 2nd (automatically) when coming to a stop or at a slow speed in tap shift mode. You must manually tap it down to 1st gear.

My car also downshifts very smoothly in tap shift mode and it does it at pretty slow speeds for each gear (thus making it very smooth).

Teddy Camaro · 02-17-2010, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGOS252382

Very interesting.
I also have an SS and as mentioned it will only down shift to 2nd (automatically) when coming to a stop in tap shift mode. You must manually tap it down to 1st gear.

My car also downshifts very smoothly in tap shift mode and it does it at pretty slow speeds for each gear (thus making it very smooth).

Yeah everyother gear is smooth, 'cept when down shifting to 1st.

SS goes to M2 instead, because it's just faster, and it will act and perform as the V6 does, in M1

SouthJerseyGuy · 04-23-2010, 11:14 AM

mine seems to do this as well. but only seems to do it when 1: i forget to tap it down and it does it by itself or 2: i tap it down at a very low rpm. if you down shift from a higher rpm down into first it seems to be fine. Was hoping they would have an update to the system to correct this tho it doesnt sound very good for the car or for my ears.

drakedgar · 09-01-2011, 09:29 AM

I know this is an old thread, but the same thing is happening to me...

Did anyone found any solution?

I'm afraid it might damage my trans

drakedgar · 09-01-2011, 04:18 PM

Bump

RickRay · 09-18-2011, 07:54 PM

I looked at other threads & didn't find anything on Tap Shift problems..
My problem so far is when I shift into 6 gear. Before it goes into 6 it revs higher as if it went into neutral before it got into gear. It happened 3 times today. At 75 MPH & 80 MPH. My wife gets mad at me thinking it's me shifting wrong... [IMG]http://*************/forum/images/smilies/logo_facepalm.gif[/IMG] So has anyone else had these problems in any gears.... [IMG]http://*************/forum/images/smilies/icon_popcorn.gif[/IMG]

rtcat600man · 09-20-2011, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickRay

I looked at other threads & didn't find anything on Tap Shift problems..
My problem so far is when I shift into 6 gear. Before it goes into 6 it revs higher as if it went into neutral before it got into gear. It happened 3 times today. At 75 MPH & 80 MPH. My wife gets mad at me thinking it's me shifting wrong... [IMG]http://*************/forum/images/smilies/logo_facepalm.gif[/IMG] So has anyone else had these problems in any gears.... [IMG]http://*************/forum/images/smilies/icon_popcorn.gif[/IMG]

I was watching mine on the way into work today and did NOT experience this issue.

JChen · 09-20-2011, 02:42 PM

I have the exact same issue with my 1LT!

I've asked about this before in other threads and there are a few out there with the same problem. It definitely does not feel right.

I think I'll be visiting the dealer on this one.

Let me know what your dealer says about this.

RickRay · 09-21-2011, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JChen

I have the exact same issue with my 1LT!

I've asked about this before in other threads and there are a few out there with the same problem. It definitely does not feel right.

I think I'll be visiting the dealer on this one.

Let me know what your dealer says about this.

They won't do anything unless there is a TSB on it...

JChen · 09-22-2011, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickRay

They won't do anything unless there is a TSB on it...

Even if it's obvious that there shouldn't be a lurching from 2nd to 1st?

No car shifting gears should feel this way.

blackSSRS · 09-27-2011, 09:47 AM

My 1LT A6 also does this. I have to shift into 1st around 15-17 mph to make it not happen so I don't like using tap shift because of that. Can't just do a normal smooth low rpm transition

drakedgar · 09-27-2011, 10:59 AM

Has anyone ever taken their car to the dealer to resolve this issue?

I been considering taking the car to the dealer, but since this is my only drive...It's going to be a long walk back home :P

02-17-2010, 10:05 AM	#1
Teddy Camaro Drives: 2010 Camaro V6. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 33	2010 V6 auto paddle shift question When I'm paddle shifting it sounds great, feels great... But the auto down shift feature seems weird. From 40MPH, down to about 10MPH - 0MPH it down shifts to M1 and it kinda, knocks, or kinda like nosedives a bit... ever since it happened about 2-3 times, I never wanted to paddle shift on the streets ever again. Only when racing er.. Keeping up with the flow of traffic does anyone else have this? or anyone else know what this is? __________________

02-17-2010, 10:33 AM	#2
hypurone I'm not totally useless.. Drives: ... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ... Posts: 2,008 View My Garage	Must be a V6 thing. My SS A6 will never go to M1, only M2. I have to manually tap down to get M1 at a stop. __________________ "You were really flyin' when I passed you back there!" - Born on 10/05/09 MyCamaroBuildInfo

04-23-2010, 11:14 AM	#5
SouthJerseyGuy Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 37	paddle shifting mine seems to do this as well. but only seems to do it when 1: i forget to tap it down and it does it by itself or 2: i tap it down at a very low rpm. if you down shift from a higher rpm down into first it seems to be fine. Was hoping they would have an update to the system to correct this tho it doesnt sound very good for the car or for my ears.

09-18-2011, 07:54 PM	#8
RickRay INJACC Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS AUTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal (South Shore)Quebec, Canada Posts: 6,518 View My Garage	I looked at other threads & didn't find anything on Tap Shift problems.. My problem so far is when I shift into 6 gear. Before it goes into 6 it revs higher as if it went into neutral before it got into gear. It happened 3 times today. At 75 MPH & 80 MPH. My wife gets mad at me thinking it's me shifting wrong... [IMG]http://***********/forum/images/smilies/logo_facepalm.gif[/IMG] So has anyone else had these problems in any gears.... [IMG]http://*********/forum/images/smilies/icon_popcorn.gif[/IMG] __________________ Member of 'Club Elite' #70** 2LT/RS Auto / Solo HFC / Solo Mach X-LLT J-Pipe / JBA Headers Shorty CAI - Cold Air Inductions / VMAX TB / Trifecta Tune Hotchkis Max Strut Brace / Blade Dovetail Spoiler / Elite Catch Can ACS T3 Hood Ports / T2 Bumper Ports / T2 Splitter / ACS T1 Led Light Kit ACS Rockers / ACS Composite Hood Liner / ACS Upper Rear Quarter Ports ACS Front Wheel Mud Flaps / ACS Rear Wheel Mud Flaps / Vitesse Throttle Controller Pedders Drop Suspension / BMR Lower Control Arms / Style 41 ZL1 Wheels / Oracle Afterburners / Oracle Concept SMD Side markers Complete SS Brembo Brakes Set

09-20-2011, 02:42 PM	#10
JChen Drives: 2010 SIM 1LT RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockford, MI Posts: 313	I have the exact same issue with my 1LT! I've asked about this before in other threads and there are a few out there with the same problem. It definitely does not feel right. I think I'll be visiting the dealer on this one. Let me know what your dealer says about this. __________________ In: Airaid CAI Out: JBA Shorty Headers, MRT Axle-back Exhaust v1.0 Tuned by Trifecta

02-17-2010, 10:56 AM	#3
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	Very interesting. I also have an SS and as mentioned it will only down shift to 2nd (automatically) when coming to a stop or at a slow speed in tap shift mode. You must manually tap it down to 1st gear. My car also downshifts very smoothly in tap shift mode and it does it at pretty slow speeds for each gear (thus making it very smooth).

09-01-2011, 09:29 AM	#6
drakedgar Drives: 16' 2SS Camaro, 10' 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 164	I know this is an old thread, but the same thing is happening to me... Did anyone found any solution? I'm afraid it might damage my trans

09-01-2011, 04:18 PM	#7
drakedgar Drives: 16' 2SS Camaro, 10' 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 164	Bump

09-27-2011, 09:47 AM	#13
blackSSRS Drives: 2010 RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: FL Posts: 540	My 1LT A6 also does this. I have to shift into 1st around 15-17 mph to make it not happen so I don't like using tap shift because of that. Can't just do a normal smooth low rpm transition

09-27-2011, 10:59 AM	#14
drakedgar Drives: 16' 2SS Camaro, 10' 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 164	Has anyone ever taken their car to the dealer to resolve this issue? I been considering taking the car to the dealer, but since this is my only drive...It's going to be a long walk back home :P

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