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Wierd shifting problem

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eclgst95

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Apr 20, 2006
Tal, Florida
Maybe it doesnt exactly have to do with shifting but it seems like my RPMS just dont drop fast enough. An example.
In 3rd gear comming up to 3k rpm i disengage the clutch, let off the gas, bov does its thing but instead of the rpms droping(like its suppose to right?) when car isnt in gear they seem to raise like 500rpm-750rpm.
It almost sounds as if the engine is still just rotating and causing the rpms to raise during shifts, very annoying as i have to wait an added sec or 2 for the rpms to fall back down a bit.
I used some TB cleaner, took the elbow off sprayed in it cleaned it everything but didnt help.
And NO im possitive my foot still isnt on the gas pedal.
Any ideas pin pointing this?
 
Check your throttle cables and make sure they aren't sticking slightly. You can even spray a little lubricant inside the sheath, and see if that helps.
 
Hmm i think i know where your talking about to the right of the throttle body in a sheath place where the 2 cables come out from? I could take that apart and look inside, what would i be looking for? just to see if its sticking?
 
eclgst95 said:
Hmm i think i know where your talking about to the right of the throttle body in a sheath place where the 2 cables come out from? I could take that apart and look inside, what would i be looking for? just to see if its sticking?

Well, just look at the entire cable. Open the throttle completly, and then release it, and see if it gets caught up anywhere. Spray some lube on the cable, to see if that helps.

Also, you can disconnect the throttle cable, and move the TB with your hand. See if it sticks or anything.
 
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