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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: rufiox426 on June 23, 2008, 05:12:02 PM

Title: 1st gear problem
Post by: rufiox426 on June 23, 2008, 05:12:02 PM

when im in first gear shouldnt the mph go up? even when i'm above 4k rpm it doesnt seem to move at all until i go to second gear.

Title: 1st gear problem
Post by: kowalski on June 23, 2008, 09:35:53 PM

so your moving but the speedo doesn't work? what speed does it show when your in second gear?

Title: 1st gear problem
Post by: batsbats on June 24, 2008, 08:58:48 AM

Um well are you actually moving and or accelerating?

Title: 1st gear problem
Post by: Jimmy Lewis on June 24, 2008, 07:34:06 PM

My car used to do that, in torrential rain with worn out tires. But seriously, be a bit more specific and perhaps someone can help.

Title: 1st gear problem
Post by: BMWManiac on June 24, 2008, 08:24:01 PM

clutch slipping?