houstonpv

Okay, I need more input on this matter. If you have a MY04 please do not comment on your 4th gear problems, unless they can be specifically related to mine with some details please... as there is a TSB for that year but not for MY01. (I cant just show up with a peice of paper and say fix this) Thanks.

OK
My 2001 is popping out of 2nd gear. It happens randomly. From a dead stop I will go from 1st to 2nd with no problem, then engage the clutch fully and drive... a few seconds later, sometimes immediately, the clutch is violently thrown from 2nd to neutral with a loud "THUD".

It has done this for a very long time, im very annoyed with it and need to get it fixed. All my other gears, 1,-,3,4,5,6 are PERFECT! they are smooth and I have absolutely no grinds. This is only affecting 2nd gear.

I have been told to "replace the tranny", but Im looking for something a little more specific. like, what is wrong with it? what parts could be broken? Please, if anyone has helpful insight to this then post it up! Also, Im way out of warranty. What kind of costs are associated with this kind of work?

DDonovan

I am assuming that you have been driving an S for a while? I had the problem when I first purchased my car but what I found is it was me. I simply wasn't putting enough pressure into the shift, being used to a Porcshe where shifting feels quite different.

I was concerned and others told me that it might just be me and try shifting harder into second. I have not had the problem since. I just make sure when going to second that it is in second.

I have driven a standard for 20 years so I couldn't believe that it was me but the problem is gone now...,

houstonpv

haha.. yea, im pretty sure it is not me. I have had other people drive it, and the same thing happens.. other S drivers! So I have ruled out the "driver error" issue.

CKit

Double posted in S2k talk and UTH.