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soxfan1966 · 07-11-2016, 02:55 PM

I know this is not a new topic, have seen variety of misc posts on it, but trying to narrow things down.

I have a 2004 S with 6 speed manual. 2nd gear has always been a bit rough early in the mornings or when car cools off awhile. Once car warms up, it's fine. When cold, gear selection is hard to notch correctly.

In the spring, I changed the manual transmission fluid - used Sweepco 201. That seemed to help a bit.

Recently, it's gotten bad again, and perhaps a little worse. Still OK once it warms up, or I shift between 1st and 2nd several times while sitting in the driveway before heading out - loosens things up.

Wondering if I am looking at some costly repairs soon - clutch replacement, gear synchros, or something else. If I had a better idea what the issue was I could perhaps get it serviced and prevent a more costly repair.

Oddly, I have a BMW 3 series (auto trans) that I am having the tray rebuilt on (reverse gear failure). Shop comes recommended, including a trusted mechanic. Was thinking of having them have a look.

Thoughts / advice?

07-11-2016, 02:55 PM	#1
soxfan1966 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 160	2nd gear issues I know this is not a new topic, have seen variety of misc posts on it, but trying to narrow things down. I have a 2004 S with 6 speed manual. 2nd gear has always been a bit rough early in the mornings or when car cools off awhile. Once car warms up, it's fine. When cold, gear selection is hard to notch correctly. In the spring, I changed the manual transmission fluid - used Sweepco 201. That seemed to help a bit. Recently, it's gotten bad again, and perhaps a little worse. Still OK once it warms up, or I shift between 1st and 2nd several times while sitting in the driveway before heading out - loosens things up. Wondering if I am looking at some costly repairs soon - clutch replacement, gear synchros, or something else. If I had a better idea what the issue was I could perhaps get it serviced and prevent a more costly repair. Oddly, I have a BMW 3 series (auto trans) that I am having the tray rebuilt on (reverse gear failure). Shop comes recommended, including a trusted mechanic. Was thinking of having them have a look. Thoughts / advice?