Car won't shift into first gear

[Longjohnstrokems]

Originally Posted by tofurun

the next question coming at you is gonna be. turn the car off. put the car in 1st gear. start the car with the clutch all the way down (<--obviously LOL) with the car still in first. whats it do? make sure there is nothing in front of u when u do this just incase. does the car sit still (dont hit the brakes) or do you feel it creep or hop when car turn on.

-if it creeps then clutch could be going out/bad/worn clutch fluid leaking Master clutch cylinder going out. alot of time if its leaking or master clutch cylinder then you will lose the pedal ever now and again

No matter what 38k is under 60k warranty so its covered unless ur modded or tuned

No it's still starts normal. I forgot to mention that it actually goes into first gear like butter until the car is warmed up which is why I though the whole thing was odd. Cause once it's warmed up trying to go into first gear is like trying to push through a brick wall

[jasonojordan]

Sounds like burnt fluid.

[tofurun]

Originally Posted by Longjohnstrokems

No it's still starts normal. I forgot to mention that it actually goes into first gear like butter until the car is warmed up which is why I though the whole thing was odd. Cause once it's warmed up trying to go into first gear is like trying to push through a brick wall

If only does it when hot then idk what it would be besides fluid. Try changing trans fluids. Motul 300 75w-90

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Longjohnstrokems

No it's still starts normal. I forgot to mention that it actually goes into first gear like butter until the car is warmed up which is why I though the whole thing was odd. Cause once it's warmed up trying to go into first gear is like trying to push through a brick wall

I'd suggest you bleed the hydrolytic clutch system. There might be air in it.


humfrz

[clayrush]

I have the same issue, but with a aftermarket clutch. Nothing has fixed it.
Replaced the clutch twice, new clutch fork, two new throw out bearings, upgraded clutch lines, bled lines a couple of times, and adjusted the engagement point. I gave up trying to fix it.
I have taken to just shutting off the car to get it in to first when at a stop.


good luck. Hope you find a solution.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Longjohnstrokems

No it's still starts normal. I forgot to mention that it actually goes into first gear like butter until the car is warmed up which is why I though the whole thing was odd. Cause once it's warmed up trying to go into first gear is like trying to push through a brick wall

Clutch friction disk warps after it heats up. Defective part. Take it back to the dealer and show them...

edit: ...before you completely wear down your first gear syncro.

[tofurun]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I'd suggest you bleed the hydrolytic clutch system. There might be air in it.


humfrz

Wouldn't he experience a dead clutch off and on, not just in first due to air??

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by tofurun

Wouldn't he experience a dead clutch off and on, not just in first due to air??

Well, that could be.

The OP mentioned that when the car was cold, it went into first gear fine, but not so after the car warmed up.

I was thinking that maybe if there was air in the hydrolytic lines, that the air would take up more space and compress less with a warm car, thus making it harder to get into gear.


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by clayrush

I have the same issue, but with a aftermarket clutch. Nothing has fixed it.
Replaced the clutch twice, new clutch fork, two new throw out bearings, upgraded clutch lines, bled lines a couple of times, and adjusted the engagement point. I gave up trying to fix it.
I have taken to just shutting off the car to get it in to first when at a stop.


good luck. Hope you find a solution.

I'd say that your car just doesn't like that clutch ......


humfrz

[mad_sb]

for sure the clutch is not disengaging fully when you depress the pedal. I went through the exact scenario as the OP right before i replaced the clutch in my old M3. The fingers on the pressure plate were worn and flexing on pedal press not allowing the disk to release all the way.

On flat ground with engine running clutch pedal to the floor, trying to go into first will cause it to roll forward slightly.

Could be the dealer did not replace all the parts (worn pressure plate, just replaced the disk), air in the hydraulic line, warped disk, etc.

Don't waste your time trying to change the trans fluid.

[mad_sb]

for sure the clutch is not disengaging fully when you depress the pedal. I went through the exact scenario as the OP right before i replaced the clutch in my old M3. The fingers on the pressure plate were worn and flexing on pedal press not allowing the disk to release all the way.

On flat ground with engine running clutch pedal to the floor, trying to go into first will cause it to roll forward slightly.

Could be the dealer did not replace all the parts (worn pressure plate, just replaced the disk), air in the hydraulic line, warped disk, etc.

Don't waste your time trying to change the trans fluid.

[clayrush]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I'd say that your car just doesn't like that clutch ......


humfrz

yeah probably. I was going to just put it back to stock. but my pocketbook is a bit cross with me. And so is the girlfriend.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by clayrush

yeah probably. I was going to just put it back to stock. but my pocketbook is a bit cross with me. And so is the girlfriend.

Well, having to take off in 2nd gear will beat the hell out of having a pissed off girlfriend .......


humfrz

[TMW]

do you have any mods?