Second gear ruff?
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Second gear ruff?
I have a 2001 GS 430 with 70000 miles. When I take off slow for the first 5 or 6 times it bangs into 2nd gear. I warm it up every time. Has anyone had or heard about this problem?
Re: Second gear ruff?
Originally posted by Fisher503
I have a 2001 GS 430 with 70000 miles. When I take off slow for the first 5 or 6 times it bangs into 2nd gear. I warm it up every time. Has anyone had or heard about this problem?
I have a 2001 GS 430 with 70000 miles. When I take off slow for the first 5 or 6 times it bangs into 2nd gear. I warm it up every time. Has anyone had or heard about this problem?
If it's unnecessarily harsh, I'd take it in to the delaer--you still have 10K miles on your powertrain warranty.
Good luck.
Originally posted by bitkahuna
I think it's the 2nd to 3rd shift that's held when the tranny is cold, not 1st to 2nd.
I think it's the 2nd to 3rd shift that's held when the tranny is cold, not 1st to 2nd.
Originally posted by SeattleGS400
Joshoowa's suggestion of replacing the ATF is also a good one, if yours is a bit discolored.
Joshoowa's suggestion of replacing the ATF is also a good one, if yours is a bit discolored.
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I have had the ATF changed every 15000 miles at the dealer (at least they say they changed it). Also, I warm the car up for at least 10 to 15 minutes every time before driving ( Temp guage is always in middle before driving). It never used to shift like this it sort of bangs into second not jump.
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Originally posted by Fisher503
I have had the ATF changed every 15000 miles at the dealer (at least they say they changed it). Also, I warm the car up for at least 10 to 15 minutes every time before driving ( Temp guage is always in middle before driving). It never used to shift like this it sort of bangs into second not jump.
I have had the ATF changed every 15000 miles at the dealer (at least they say they changed it). Also, I warm the car up for at least 10 to 15 minutes every time before driving ( Temp guage is always in middle before driving). It never used to shift like this it sort of bangs into second not jump.
Also, being that it sounds like it's a new issue, take it into the dealer for a check-up as you've still got 10K left on your 70K warranty (or 7 years). . .
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Originally posted by Fisher503
I have had the ATF changed every 15000 miles at the dealer (at least they say they changed it). Also, I warm the car up for at least 10 to 15 minutes every time before driving ( Temp guage is always in middle before driving). It never used to shift like this it sort of bangs into second not jump.
I have had the ATF changed every 15000 miles at the dealer (at least they say they changed it). Also, I warm the car up for at least 10 to 15 minutes every time before driving ( Temp guage is always in middle before driving). It never used to shift like this it sort of bangs into second not jump.
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If new ATF don't work....try removing the relays for the ENG MAIN and ABS. This TSB is for the 300, but maybe it'll help for the 400/430.
https://www.clublexus.com/index.php/...iew/1826/1/60/
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