northvibe

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I have a 2009 SS, owned since new. GMS1 tune (for people curious about power). 36k miles. Stock everything part wise and original clutch.

For a few years now, getting into 1st from a stop would not go, I'd let off clutch then push back and it would usually go in. No real biggie, just odd. Starting last week, I'd go to reverse out of my garage or a parking spot and it would not go in. I'd clutch in/out and try a few times and it would finally go.

Today I went to leave work, had to reverse out. It would not go into R. Tried a few things, nothing. Finally I kinda pushed it in, it grinded and went in.

WTF is wrong?

nathan112i

first thing i would check is your shifter cables/clamps.

double clutch

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You could adjust the cable the moves side to side. I believe its the left one. Move the shifter to the left a little bit and see if its easier to get into gear.

tuned08ss

Mine did this before I refreshed the fluid

northvibe

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I was thinking that was probably in order...36k miles with some hard driving.


I can check the linkage but I wouldn't think linkage would make the shift into R grind...

footballplaya3k

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Have you tried shifting into first before going into reverse?

northvibe

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not yet.

ECaulk

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This. Its a habit now, it isn't everytime that it's hard to go into reverse, but the few times if I went to first it would fall right into reverse after. So now its clutch in start, first then reverse. If it's hard to go into first I'll normally go into 2nd or 4th.

Although if someone can shed some light on this issue it would be great, changing the fluid out didn't make a large difference for me.

footballplaya3k

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Do it, it works miracles.

footballplaya3k

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Same. Idk why it works or what the problem is, I'm just glad there's an easy fix.

Snail_SS

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Yeah ive had to do that a few times ^

northvibe

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Powell mentioned shift cables, shifter box.

I was thinking synchro's?

I have a twm shift clamp thing I can install. I'll tweak the shift cables, but also look at the mech on the trans.

Anyone think the roll pin could be broke?

double clutch

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If the roll pin was broke or stretched your shifter would be very sloppy

northvibe

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Ah true.

Ok, Well I have the 1st prototype/production twm clamp hahha and I'll be installing that and adjusting shift cables right meow. I'll let you know how it goes, meow.

northvibe

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Okay after having the unit ripped apart (haven't done since new w/ twm bushings), I see how the issue can be caused.

The grinding can easily be from the ribbed shift cable slipping in the clamp. Also the shift linkage binds....A LOT.

The new twm clamp is in. Test shifts work very well, smoother. If it binds again, just wiggle the shifter a tad and try again.

I'll be ordering a new twm STS w/ extension to raise it up.

ECaulk

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Don't order a new one, I'm pulling mine out (like the stock feel better personal choice)

northvibe

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Really? I haven't felt any sts yet so not sure what I prefer.

tomj77

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Mine does this after short shifter install

double clutch

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I spent a lot of time setting up my sts. I got my gears exactly where i wanted them and have no difficulty goin into gear. You just have to try different things until it feels right

tomj77

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Ya I didn't do anything to set it up right after. But I shall try

double clutch

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Put in the time and it will be worth it.

northvibe

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I went for a drive, had R do the issue once. wiggled and it went in. Well at least it isn't a bad trans. I'll probably mess with it more after the weekend.

northvibe

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This morning R was a b, I went into 1st and then R slipped right in. Stupid car...

Sl0wbaltSS

Slam the clutch down and then put it into gear lol.

northvibe

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doesn't go.