Shifting to second gear on gen 5

Kyarb

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Hello,

Id like to introduce myself to the members as a new owner of 2017 ACR GTC.

Im facing a problem in shifting gears from first to second. This issue happened few times now but im not sure if its a common problem or not.

The gauge says "Skip to 4th gear" as if there is no 2nd gear at all.

Thanks
 

Bonkers

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Its the skip-shift override. Its a mandatory feature on manual transmission
vehicles built here in the US to help with fuel mileage (mpgs) and emissions.
You have three options:
1) Live with it.
2) Rev the motor to above 2500rpm every time you shift (bypasses the cut out)
3) Buy a Skip Shift Eliminator off ebay / JonB - its a 5min plug in part that locks
the solenoid and prevents the bypass from engaging.
 
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