Having shifting issue, need advice
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Having shifting issue, need advice
Hello All,
I've got an 05 6mt sedan.
My problem is sometimes I get distracted or lazy or whatever and when I shift I don't put the shifter in all the way and release the clutch and there is this buzzing grinding sound.
I'm trying to figure out what, if anything, this is damaging and what I can do to avoid having this happen to me again
Just today I was about to shift to 5th on the highway and someone started honking. I got distracted, slowed my shfit, but my foot released the clutch pedal and there you have it...
It's happened 3 times in 3rd (2 of those times I missed the gate while trying to shift very fast), once in 5th, and once in 6th.
Anyone know what the worst is that could happen, what exactly happens, and what I could do to avoid having this happen again?
I've got an 05 6mt sedan.
My problem is sometimes I get distracted or lazy or whatever and when I shift I don't put the shifter in all the way and release the clutch and there is this buzzing grinding sound.
I'm trying to figure out what, if anything, this is damaging and what I can do to avoid having this happen to me again
Just today I was about to shift to 5th on the highway and someone started honking. I got distracted, slowed my shfit, but my foot released the clutch pedal and there you have it...
It's happened 3 times in 3rd (2 of those times I missed the gate while trying to shift very fast), once in 5th, and once in 6th.
Anyone know what the worst is that could happen, what exactly happens, and what I could do to avoid having this happen again?
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Originally Posted by ironpirate
learn how to drive stick, lol
If you keep doing it its going to mess up the gears then your transmission will be shot.
If you keep doing it its going to mess up the gears then your transmission will be shot.
check out this explanation on how a manual tranmission works:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/transmission.htm
My best guess is the dog teeth are not meshing up right and just missing their contact points... worst case (I would think) would be to loose a tooth.
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Are you kidding? This isn't a shifting issue, it's a driver issue bro. You ask what to do, I suggest you unfvck yourself...
You said it all. Focus, and life is good. 
My problem is sometimes I get distracted or lazy or whatever and when I shift I don't put the shifter in all the way and release the clutch and there is this buzzing grinding sound.
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Originally Posted by GeeWillikers
Are you kidding? This isn't a shifting issue, it's a driver issue bro. You ask what to do, I suggest you unfvck yourself...
Seriously bay, knowing how to drive does not just mean hanging onto the steering wheel and missing stationary objects. LEARN TO DRIVE and then learn to shift. You may want to start with walking an obsticle course and chewing gum at the same time
(ok a little harsh, but trying to make a point)
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I have always been amazed at how even if I do a lazy shift, it still manages to slide right in.
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Originally Posted by bythabay
Thanks for the support guys... 
You're grinding your gears. Yes, it can cause damage. The solution is to make sure you engage the gear before letting off the clutch.
There's really no answer to your question that you didn't already know.
^^^ sorry bout them.
I am not a manu guy, but your powertrain warranty should be pretty extensive. If your tranny starts to feel awkward during normal shifts, than bring it in to the dealer - they should replace it n/p.
we all get lazy everyonce in awhile.
I am not a manu guy, but your powertrain warranty should be pretty extensive. If your tranny starts to feel awkward during normal shifts, than bring it in to the dealer - they should replace it n/p.
we all get lazy everyonce in awhile.
Originally Posted by bythabay
Anyone know what the worst is that could happen, what exactly happens, and what I could do to avoid having this happen again?
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Originally Posted by UFGatorG35
Seriously bay, knowing how to drive does not just mean hanging onto the steering wheel and missing stationary objects. LEARN TO DRIVE and then learn to shift. You may want to start with walking an obsticle course and chewing gum at the same time (ok a little harsh, but trying to make a point)
(ok a little harsh, but trying to make a point)
I'm dying over here. That $hit was funny.
