Transmission won't shift into first!
#21
03-17-2011 | 10:24 PM
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From: Capital Distric New York
Good point. Fully depressing the clutch is one of two positions the foot has to the clutch. On the floor or off the clutch.
#22
03-18-2011 | 04:08 AM
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From: San Jose, CA
(I thought I had replied to this post but maybe not)
I've owned many MT cars (Ford, Subaru, Corolla, Celica, Civic, RSX, Integra) never had one that had problems shifting into first from a standstill. It's one thing if you're moving and can't shift into first, but you shouldn't have problem at standstill.
Do you hold the clutch down while waiting during the red light?
What exact steps do you do you when wait at the stoplight? For example:
brake as I come to the stoplight
clutch down
shift into neutral
clutch up
etc.
I've owned many MT cars (Ford, Subaru, Corolla, Celica, Civic, RSX, Integra) never had one that had problems shifting into first from a standstill. It's one thing if you're moving and can't shift into first, but you shouldn't have problem at standstill.
Do you hold the clutch down while waiting during the red light?
What exact steps do you do you when wait at the stoplight? For example:
brake as I come to the stoplight
clutch down
shift into neutral
clutch up
etc.
#27
03-18-2011 | 07:13 PM
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From: San Jose, CA
Try this as a test. While at the redlight, clutch down with shifter in neutral. Then when light turns green, shift into 1st (clutch down the entire time until after you've shifted into 1st).
#30
03-19-2011 | 12:43 AM
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From: SoCal/Castaic
To the OP - I had my manual for almost a year and a half and this happened only once and only because i didn't fully disengage the clutch. Something could be wrong with yours. If it does it habitually, compare it to other fits on the lot. You may have a defective transmission or the shifter linkage mechanism. It shouldn't slide in "like butter" either. This reminded me of my old car which developed this after being abused and jackrabbit starts at 4000 rpm.
Last edited by john21031; 03-19-2011 at 12:47 AM.
#31
03-19-2011 | 04:19 AM
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From: Good Old Texas
Ok, so i got my fit a week and a half ago. I'm driving to work today when I come to a stop light. After the light turns green i try to shift into first and its like there was something in the way stopping the actual gear lever from going into place? After a couple of failed attempts, I disengage the clutch and then press it all the way down again and try again until finally it slides in like butter. I mean usually when ur shifting, there is a little bit of resistance to let u know the gear is engaged, but after it being stuck for a couple of seconds, it slides in like their is nothing there at all. I was like huh weird, but then it happened again when i went out to lunch! Anyone know what the hell is going on? Its a brand spanking new Fit Sport 11'.
#32
03-19-2011 | 12:19 PM
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From: New England, USA
There is too much panic on this forum. This guy's tranny is likely just fine so please, for the love of god, stop spooking him. This has been happening on my 20 year old accord since day 1 and the car still runs as good as new. Stop worrying and enjoy your fit.
And don't try to shift into first when you're going 15+ mph. I have no idea what's that all about. 1st is just to get started and for a really steep driveway or something. 2nd and 3rd is where most of the action is--plus 5th for cruising.
And don't try to shift into first when you're going 15+ mph. I have no idea what's that all about. 1st is just to get started and for a really steep driveway or something. 2nd and 3rd is where most of the action is--plus 5th for cruising.
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