For some reason, sometimes it feels like when I put my car into drive, like it hesitates for a second. Not like an engine hesitation, but a driveline/trans hesitation. If I take it from Park to Drive, sometimes it will jerk when it gets into Drive. Wondering if anyone else has this issue.

 

I think its the tranny, No problems here i also have a 03.5 sedan auto

 

My 03 Sedan engaged very easily and gradually...It's meant to.
ONly times it jerked a little into gear was when cold and not quite warmed yet, and also when going from reverse to drive or vise-versa it would jerk a little due to take-up of slack in the drive line. no worries.
Colin

 

Yes, if you are in a hurry--once you put it in D, it hesitates 2-3 tenths of a sec. or so--so if you hit the gas in that time--it will jerk. Think of having the car in Neutral--reving it slightly and putting it in d--it jerks off.

Normal--just wait 1/2 second once in d--then its normal from there.

 

if you want instant engagement, you won't get it. but with a Stillen - or SGP - valve body upgrade, it'll be a much firmer engagement.

 

To be sure, you might want to read up on this TSB (thanks to DaveO) which explains a potential issue with the transmission.


CLICKY HERE, and go to my last post.

You may want to have the dealer have a look.
G/L
C.