Should I let off the gas when shifting an automatic?
There is no need to lift your foot off the accelerator when shifting gears with the steptronic. This is an automatic transmission and shifts like one. You are just in control of when it shifts.
Should I release accelerator when changing gear?
If you need to build up speed, you’re better off gently applying the accelerator pedal or shifting down the gears before putting your foot down. Unless you’re driving a car for the first time, you should have developed a natural feel for which gear matches certain speeds and RPM.
Can you paddle shift while accelerating?
In most cases, the right paddle is used to upshift, as in shift to higher gear while accelerating and the left paddle comes in handy to downshift, as in shift to a lower gear during slowing down.
What to do when 2.1-2 shift does not happen?
2. 1-2 shift does not happen at WOT (Wide Open Throttle) until you let off the gas: Best case: try replacing the TPS. Middle case: leak in the 2nd gear apply circuit (servo assembly or 1-2 accumulator). Double check by using the pressure gauge and watch for a big drop when the PCM commands 2nd gear.
What causes 1-2 shift failure on a 4L60E?
Test the sensor (there should be a smooth, linear electrical response over the range of motion) or substitute a known good unit. A more serious cause of 1-2 shift failure on the 4L60E is a leak in the 2nd gear apply circuit (servo assembly or 1-2 accumulator). You can test for this by using an external pressure gauge.
What to do when transmission won’t shift?
An old trick I learned was to get to a huge mall or school parking lot, fire it up, shift into reverse and floor it. Your speedo won’t work, but get going as fast as you can for about 10 seconds. Then, very quickly, drop the column shift lever down as far as it goes, with your foot still firmly planted to the floor.
When to shift from 2nd to 1st gear?
– When I hit the throttle hard until 4000 rpm and let off it shifts at about 2500 rpm. When 2nd gear is engaged, If I continue with a heavy load on the throttle it downshift into 1st. To keep the 2nd gear, I must be soft on the throttle. I notice also that if I put the lever in 1 I don’t have engine braking ?