 Shifting Problems
Trouble Shooting > Shifting Problems
Symptom: Shift Problems
You experience one of several problems while driving your car.
Automatic Transmission
Car will not change into gear
Hard up-shifts
Hard downshifts
Slow gear changes
Shifts to early
Slow up-shifts
Slow reverse shifts
Car won't up-shift
No gear shifts
Manaual/ Standard Transmission
Can’t press down clutch pedal or change gears
Clutch pedal is sloppy; pedal drops to the floor without resistance
Clutch pedal works, but gears don’t change.
Car drops out of gear
Grinding noise while shifting gears
Car will not shift into gear
Automatic: Transmission does not engage when you use the shift lever. Engine idle is normal but car will not shift into gear. Call our service manager at (408) 492-8980.
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Possible Reasons:
- Shift linkage broken
- Internal hard oart damage
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Harsh up-shifts
Automatic: Car thuds into gear. Shifts feel firmer than normal. You feel a bang as the car shifts to next gear. Call our service manager (408) 492-8980.
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Possible Reasons:
- Wrong transmission fluid type
- Fluid is too low
- Fluid is burnt or contaminated
- Internal failure
- Engine idle needs adjustment
- Constant Velocity “CV” Joint damaged
- Universal Joint is damaged
- Throttle linkage is lose or damaged
- Vacuum controls incorrect
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Harsh down-shifts
Automatic: Car shifts into gear with a clunk when you release pressure off the throttle pedal. Firm downshift while passing. Down shifting is fine when you suddenly accelerate to pass, but the down shift should not feel overly abrupt. Call our service manager at (408) 492-8980.
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Possible Reasons:
- Throttle linkage damaged.
- Wrong type of transmission fluid
- Low transmission fluid
- Internal hard part problem
- Engine malfunction
- Electrical or computer damage
- Vacuum controls need correction
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Slow gear changes
Automatic: Car takes longer than normal to shift into drive. You can move the shift lever into gear but the car delays before engagement. Call our service manager (408) 492-8980.
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Possible Reasons:
- Wrong type of transmission fluid
- Low transmission fluid
- Internal hard part problem
- Engine idle needs adjustment
- Clogged fluid filter
- Throttle linkage needs adjustment
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Premature shifts
Automatic: Automobile loses power between shift changes. The gears change too quickly. Call our service manager (408) 492-8980.
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Possible Reasons:
- Fluid level too high
- Throttle linkage needs adjustment
- Internal hard part problem
- Electrical or computer control malfunction
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Delayed Up-shifts
Automatic: Shifts happen too late. You feel the power increase and then diminish previous to the next shift change. You feel an extended engine revving before the gears shift to the next gear. Call our service manager (408) 492-8980.
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Possible Reasons:
- Throttle linkage needs adjustment
- Internal hard part problem
- Engine needs repair
- Electrical or computer malfunction
- Clogged fluid filter
- Vacuum controls need adjustment
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Delayed Reverse Shifts
Automatic: There is an long delay when you shift the lever to reverse. Other than delayed engagement, the car operates fine. Call our service manager (408) 492-8980.
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Possible Reasons:
- Wrong fluid type
- Fluid level too low
- Internal damage to transmission
- Transmission fluid is baked or contaminated
- Clogged filter
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No up-shift, or delayed up-shifts
Automatic: Car will not shift to the next gear as you press the gas pedal. Malfunction starts out gradually then begins to get degrade. Call our service manager (408) 492-8980.
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Possible Reasons:
- Shift linkage is bound up
- Internal hard part problem
- Throttle cable needs adjustment or replacement
- Vacuum controls need adjustment or replacement
- Electrical or computer control failure
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No gear changes
Automatic: Car will not shift into gear. Moving the shift lever will intermitantly shift the transmission into gear. Call our service manager (408) 492-8980.
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Possible Reasons:
- Fluid too low
- Transmission fluid wrong type
- Shift linkage needs adjustment
- Internal hard part problem
- Torque converter damage
- Damaged flex plate or bolts
- Electrical or computer malfunction
- Clogged transmission oil filter
- Internal hard part components are seized
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Can’t depress clutch pedal or shift gears
Manual/ Standard : You can’t depress the clutch pedal. The pedal feels too firm to press down. Call our service manager (408) 492-8980.
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Possible Reasons:
- Restricted clutch cable
- Restricted linkage
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Clutch pedal loses tension; drops to floor with no resistance
Manual/ Standard : Clutch pedal is loose. Pedal presses to the floor without resistance. Gears wont change even when clutch pedal is pressed down. Call our service manager (408) 492-8980.
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Possible Reasons:
- Detached clutch cable
- Fracture clutch cable
- Hydraulic problems
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Clutch pedal works, but gears don’t shift
Manual/ Standard : The gear shifter will not move even when clutch is pressed down. Call our service manager (408) 492-8980.
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Possible Reasons:
- Shift linkage is bound
- Internal hard part problem
- Clutch will not release
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Car drops out of gear
Manual/ Standard : Car shifts into neutral when you accelerate or decelerate. Call our service manager (408) 492-8980.
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Possible Reasons:
- Internal hard part problem
- Shift linkage damaged
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Grinding while shifting gears
Manual/ Standard : The transmission makes noise as you shift gears. The gear lever shudders and the transmission grinds. Call our service manager (408) 492-8980.
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Possible Reasons:
- Worn clutch surface
- Internal hard part problem
- Needs clutch adjustment
- Shift linkage fractured or damaged
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