Major AT shifting problem.
#1
Major AT shifting problem.
Obviously I will be at the dealer Monday morning at 7:00a.m., but wanted
to share a rather strange problem I am having with my AT sport.
Basically the car will randomly not shift out of drive. Like when you are parking, it either won't shift into P, or just now it wouldn't shift out of D or S (switched between those two just fine, but would not go into N or above). So I was sitting there facing a wall in a parking space looking like an idiot, literally stuck in D, so I couldn't even back out). The shifter moves, but the tranny won't go into N (or usually it will not go into P, but will go up to R).
So I sat there and kept trying it and eventually it when right into P, smooth as butter, no problem.
It is totally random. It has done this 4 times now since Thursday (today is Sunday). It will then shift just fine and totally normal, park-- everything, then next time you stop, it's stuck.
Yet ANOTHER reason why AT on a little car like this just sucks. I would go MT in a heartbeat, and if you are on the fence and reading this...GET AN MT!! Wait for it if you have to. That's what I wish I did.
Mods I have (not that they should effect this problem) are:
T1R Carbon intake
T1R header (the problem started the day I installed the header, but I think it's probably just coincidence)
T1R VIP axle back exhaust
Only other modes are suspension (Skunk 2 coilovers and Progress rear sway).
Any insight is appreciated. I am just waiting for the dealer to tell me tomorrow that it;s caused by one of my mods so no warranty. I will be so pissed.
Damn I want the MT.
to share a rather strange problem I am having with my AT sport.
Basically the car will randomly not shift out of drive. Like when you are parking, it either won't shift into P, or just now it wouldn't shift out of D or S (switched between those two just fine, but would not go into N or above). So I was sitting there facing a wall in a parking space looking like an idiot, literally stuck in D, so I couldn't even back out). The shifter moves, but the tranny won't go into N (or usually it will not go into P, but will go up to R).
So I sat there and kept trying it and eventually it when right into P, smooth as butter, no problem.
It is totally random. It has done this 4 times now since Thursday (today is Sunday). It will then shift just fine and totally normal, park-- everything, then next time you stop, it's stuck.
Yet ANOTHER reason why AT on a little car like this just sucks. I would go MT in a heartbeat, and if you are on the fence and reading this...GET AN MT!! Wait for it if you have to. That's what I wish I did.
Mods I have (not that they should effect this problem) are:
T1R Carbon intake
T1R header (the problem started the day I installed the header, but I think it's probably just coincidence)
T1R VIP axle back exhaust
Only other modes are suspension (Skunk 2 coilovers and Progress rear sway).
Any insight is appreciated. I am just waiting for the dealer to tell me tomorrow that it;s caused by one of my mods so no warranty. I will be so pissed.
Damn I want the MT.
#5
Agreed. I was just curious if anyone here had any insights.. especially if the dealer tries to give me some load of sh*t about it being related to any mods or anything like that. I kind of doubt it, but the more knowledge/insight I can go in there with,the better, and myself-- I am clueless.
#11
Last night it happened in the garage. I tried turning the car off which was a mistake, because then I couldn't get my key out and it stayed in ACC mode, so the radio was on. Luckily I snapped and (fortunately) was able to (this time) put in N, so I was able to start is again.
I was able to force the lever into P, but the car was not actually in P, hence the inability to start it. To get it out of P, I had to use the little emergency spot there on the shifter mount.
After the car started, I drove around the block and parked again and it shifted into park like butter as if nothing ever happened.
I dorve 2 more times, it was perfect, then on a third time it did it again, this time not moving out of D.
#14
that makes alot of sense. take off the console and see if there is something obstructing it. it's really easy. a couple of clips in the back by the seats and a couple up front. slides right out after you disconnect the clip for the acc outlet. maybe spray some wd40 in there.
#15
I will def. post the outcome at the dealer though.
#17
Man I appreciate the input, and you a likely right, but honestly, there is no freakin way I am going through all that just to take the car to the dealer. Screw those guys if they won't fix a problem not caused buy the mod-- which there is no reason this problem should have been. Countless others have done these rather basic mods to AT Fits.
I will def. post the outcome at the dealer though.
I will def. post the outcome at the dealer though.
#19
I'll try that. So you should not have to squeeze the botton, just push it from D to N? Seems like I was able to yesterday when I was having trouble. Now I am afraid to mess with it because when it gets stuck it's a real drag and right now I know I'll be able to get it to the dealer in the morning.
Is there ANYTHING in installing a header that even gets near or interferes with this area at all? I mean I know the answer generally is "no", but anything even remote come to mind? (As you all can see I am sitting around obsessing on this on s Sunday night).
Is there ANYTHING in installing a header that even gets near or interferes with this area at all? I mean I know the answer generally is "no", but anything even remote come to mind? (As you all can see I am sitting around obsessing on this on s Sunday night).
Last edited by jsensk; 04-13-2008 at 09:39 PM.
#20
They might give you shit about the mods because they may say it voided your warranty and so they might not do it for free.
As far as the a/t thing did you shift from d into s while driving or any other gear possibly?
As far as the a/t thing did you shift from d into s while driving or any other gear possibly?