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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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this only happens maybe once or twice like every three days but sometimes when i go to shift out of 1st gear, as soon as i push in the clutch it snaps right out of 1st. i don't know what might be causing this. does any one know?
Old Sep 29, 2007 | 06:41 AM
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I get this sometimes too, but only in high RPM's...
Old Sep 29, 2007 | 08:19 AM
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there was a thread created earlier with the same concern
several people replied having the same thing happening
same for me too
i believe it is normal, my car have 20k miles running perfectly
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 01:30 AM
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yeah i dont think anything is wrong. i have 51k on it. its a toyota so it shouldn't be to serious.
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 01:32 AM
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i also get this, but it doesn't bother me... seems like the gear kicks out at high rpms... but no grinding so oh well
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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I have been told that this isnt an issue, the car kicks out of first gear because the engine i revving down. Next time it happens, notice if your engine is revving up or down. My money is on down.
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by HunterGreene
I have been told that this isnt an issue, the car kicks out of first gear because the engine i revving down. Next time it happens, notice if your engine is revving up or down. My money is on down.
yep.. always on the rev down...
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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just the force kicks it out when you shift

ive seen it happen in other vehicles...not often, but have seen it
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