As I had stated in an earlier reply...I haven't had this problem but i'm
also running Amsoil Gearbox Oil. (Doubt it has anything to do with it.) I
do have problems sometime getting into first though...has to be really cold.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> SmokinDakota
> Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 1999 10:16 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: RE: Sluggish 2nd gear
>
>
> Well,
>
> My truck is the same. It is very hard to downshift in 2nd
> sometimes. Almost
> gotta force it. Does anyone else with the 5 speed V-6 notice whining when
> downshifting or in reverse. Mine is pretty loud in the cab and
> was wondering
> if anyone else's was like this.
>
> Steven
> www.smokindakota.com
> Still waiting for my Cat. . .
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of David Nuce
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 1999 9:51 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: Sluggish 2nd gear
> >
> >
> > Regarding my new (200 miles) '99 Dakota, 3.9L w/5 speed manual (AX-15
> > transmission):
> >
> > Has anyone else had a problem shifting (or downshifting) into 2nd gear,
> > especially when it's cold out. It just refuses to go into 2nd until the
> > rev's are almost at idle. Most of the time I have to shift from
> > 1st to 3rd,
> > or just start out in 2nd. Forget downshifting, it ain't going to
> > happen. It
> >
> > seems to get better as the weather improves . . .
> >
> > Any input would be helpful before I start complaining to the dealer.
> >
> > Thanks-
> > David Nuce
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
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