View Full Version : 1-2 Shift Trouble


1SLOLT1
10-22-2009, 02:36 PM
okay i have problems shifting into second gear at Redline It doesnt go into gear and i get grindage it sucks and its pissing me off. can anyone tell me what the problem might be?

JPizzle
10-22-2009, 02:36 PM
You might be having a problem with your "synchro" from 1st to 2nd. Take it up to the dealer to be sure, but I believe that, that is your problem... You are using the clutch, right? ;)

1SLOLT1
10-22-2009, 02:40 PM
You might be having a problem with your "synchro" from 1st to 2nd. Take it up to the dealer to be sure, but I believe that, that is your problem... You are using the clutch, right? ;)

no i thought i didnt have to use the clutch.....damn it!

Yes i use the clutch it only happens in second gear.

JPizzle
10-22-2009, 02:41 PM
:lol: Then I do believe it is a problem with your synchros. Search the forum & see what you can find by searching synchros. I think many other people have had the same problem you have.

Here is a similar situation: http://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=191303&highlight=synchros

1SLOLT1
10-22-2009, 02:46 PM
shit that would suck my car only has 3600 miles on it! I guess i will have to take it in, but they will probably tell me its normal

JPizzle
10-22-2009, 02:48 PM
Yea I know. They always do that shit... But just take it in, & tell them you think there's a problem with your transmission synchros, or your shifter synchros. And tell them the problem.

Stamina
10-22-2009, 02:50 PM
Another possible thing could be the shifter needs to be slightly adjusted.

1SLOLT1
10-22-2009, 02:51 PM
they will be why you taking it to redline to shift or say you are abusing your car so we wont cover it and i will be like its a performance car so screw you and fix it.

I will take it in.

Another possible thing could be the shifter needs to be slightly adjusted.

How do you do this adjustment?

Stamina
10-22-2009, 02:55 PM
How do you do this adjustment?

Here's one of the threads about it where somebody had a similar issue:

http://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=187224&highlight=shifter+adjustment

I'm trying to find the thread where the GM Engineer explains the whole process.

Permafried-
10-22-2009, 03:24 PM
^^^^
That's the right one, GettingAUsernameSucks is the post you're looking for in that thread :).

1SLOLT1
10-22-2009, 11:50 PM
okay i followed the directions on the other thread. i havent had the chance to drive it yet but i will keep you guys posted.

1SLOLT1
10-23-2009, 02:31 PM
I drove the car today and took it up to redline a couple of times and the car shifted perfectly. Thanks Guy!