i notice it's kinda hard trying to shift into 2nd, but i haven't heard a grind or anything. i'm just wondering, will this result in maybe 2nd gear going out or is this normal. it's been cold and i don't know if thats a factor.

 

I have this problem the FIRST time I shift into 2nd gear on cold days. Try this: without moving, hold the clutch in, shift 1-2-3-4-5-4-3-2-1-2-3-4-5-4-3-2-1-R-1-2-R, then shift back into 1st, release clutch and go. Let me know if you still have difficulty.

 

yep being cold makes my second gear do the same thing, i now let my car warm up for a long time before do some driving

but after it warms up then the second gears feels like normal right? just to be on the safe side, u can change ur tranny fluid!

 

Yes! I didn't mention that. When did you change your tranny fluid last?

 

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So what's your logic behind the 1-2-3-4-5-4-3-2-1-2-3-4-5-4-3-2-1-R-1-2-R? Are you superstitious?

 

yes thats definetley normal .. my 2nd gear grinds like crazy. it doesnt do it all the time but it grinds hard when it does do it.

 

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So what's your logic behind the 1-2-3-4-5-4-3-2-1-2-3-4-5-4-3-2-1-R-1-2-R? Are you superstitious? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Gets the fluid moving, I guess. It makes the shifting easier on cold days.

 

I don't know when the fluid was changed. The dealer said it was serviced a week before they brought it into the lot.

I didn't take the car out today, but I'll try johnclaunch on what you were saying. I always have it on neutral at a stop but never play with the gears.

Thanks for the input guys.