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Missing Downshifts - Common Problem?

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Missing Downshifts - Common Problem?

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Hey all,

About a week ago, I started getting a problem with the shifting and it's getting worse. About half the time (especially when going from 3rd to 2nd), the shift misses. The shifter moved freely but it doesn't grab a gear. Upshifting seems fine and my usual fix has been to shift up a gear and then back down again and this sometimes works.

Ideas on the cause of the problem and is there an easy fix that doesn't involve tearing into the transmission?
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Re: Missing Downshifts - Common Problem?

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Welcome and howdy Sonreir. Click >>here<< and read the thread this takes you to. Write back and let us know if this helps.
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I bought a new pair of boots. Now I can't upshift worth shit.
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