E-shift Reliability

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Sep 3, 2008 | 02:48 PM

emcsqis300

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E-shift Reliability

Hello,

I have an '04 IS300 w/ 60K mi. I rarely use the e-shift. When using the e-shift, I notice that it shifts faster and jerkier than when the car is in
D. I was wondering if this is bad for the tranny in the long run.
Thanks.

J

Sep 3, 2008 | 03:22 PM

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far as i kno its fine ... the jerk from 2 - 3 is totally normal and completely repeatable

i almost always use e-shift and i've yet to have a problem

Sep 3, 2008 | 04:16 PM

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try driving with the traction control on off ull notice the difference.

Sep 3, 2008 | 04:40 PM

emcsqis300

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Thanks for your posts. I'll have more confidence and fun using the e-shift now, instead of being afraid that it will hurt the tranny.

Sep 4, 2008 | 03:29 AM

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around town i put in 4th gear and leave it there... i love it!!

Sep 4, 2008 | 07:30 AM

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to smooth out the shifts, many have added the Teck grounding kit

Sep 4, 2008 | 03:02 PM

anfro

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I like to keep pushing the eshift buttons until it beeps at me. Always fun....

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Sep 5, 2008 | 01:54 AM

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ya.. 30mph zone, 40mph. zone, and 55mph. zone.. anything past 55mph. i put back in drive or 5th

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