Downshifting: Sometimes it does not recognize I am in gear.

[luciddaydream]

Sometimes I will go for 4th to 3rd.. or 3rd to 2nd, and get the car into the desired gear, and it doesn't recognize it.
It like doesn't "catch" and I am in neutral... even though the shifter is in the correct place.

Anyone know what this could be?

 

[kitkat]

Sometimes I will go for 4th to 3rd.. or 3rd to 2nd, and get the car into the desired gear, and it doesn't recognize it.
It like doesn't "catch" and I am in neutral.

Anyone know what this could be?

The indicated gear is derived and doesn't have sensors detecting which gear you're in. It won't always be accurate nor update in a timely manner.

 

[luciddaydream]

The indicated gear is derived and doesn't have sensors detecting which gear you're in. It won't always be accurate nor update in a timely manner.

I dont mean the screen / di splay of what gear I am in.. I just mean I will have the shifter IN the 3rd gear slot and it will act like its in netural.

 

[kitkat]

I dont mean the screen / di splay of what gear I am in.. I just mean I will have the shifter IN the 3rd gear slot and it will act like its in netural.

Got it, I suspect this only happens in 3rd or 4th gear and not 1st, 2nd, 4th or 6th?

If so you need a gearchange cable adjustment -- visit your dealership for them to adjust it for you.

 

[luciddaydream]

It sometimes happens when I am going from 4th to 3rd, and 3rd to 2nd.

From 5th to 4th -- I do not know. I dont think I have ever driven in 5th.