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F355 F1 - Intermittent problems with 1st gear

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by kw355, Apr 29, 2007.

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  1. kw355

    kw355 Rookie

    Apr 28, 2006
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    #1 kw355, Apr 29, 2007
    Hello All,

    My 99 355 F1 is having a wierd issue this spring. Sometimes it just doesn't want to go into first gear(or any other forward gear - reverse always works). It always clears itself up, but it can take 30 -45 seconds and gets a bit embarrassing when at an intersection.

    When it finds first all other shifting is sharp and precise. No issues going up/down. It seems to happen most often when I am slowing down and I put into neutral to stop. Sometimes, it just won't engage first when I want it to.

    Any thoughts????

    Thanks in adavance!
     
  2. Monteman

    Monteman Formula 3
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    #2 Monteman, Apr 29, 2007
    You might try having the actuators serviced. They are adjustable and it sounds like one of yours (1st gear) isn't adjusted properly. Just a guess but I'm sure you'll get other responses from the board as well. I've never had this specific problem but I have had the actuators serviced as part of the regular maintenance of the car.
     
  3. UConn Husky

    UConn Husky F1 Rookie

    Nov 11, 2006
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    #3 UConn Husky, Apr 29, 2007
    I had the same problem; I still need to have the clutch done, but start it up once a week to keep things moving. 2 wks ago same issue, took me 5-6 requests to get 1st. R worked every time. Had it out a few times since then and it hasn't happened again...
     
  4. rllucero

    rllucero Formula Junior

    Jul 11, 2006
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    #4 rllucero, Apr 29, 2007
    You also might want to replace the F1 fluid. My 355 had similar problems that were discovered during the test drive and the PPI. My mechanic ended up replacing the return tube from the reservoir to pump assembly (almost always gets a kink which affects the fluid from flowing properly). Of course after replacing the fluid, you will also have to bleed the system.
     

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