Hindsight

Something tells me this may be a common problem but it's difficult to search the forum for these terms. Anyway, mine likes to pop out of second when cold if I am not very deliberate with the 1-2 shift. It doesn't do it too often but it happens.

So two questions:
1. Is this a common problem?
2. Has anyone had any success getting the dealer to take care of this under warranty?

Thanks in advance

jsh139

My car did this with 5th gear before I bought it. Dealer replaced a couple synchros

Hindsight

Was the problem easily repeatable or did they just take your word for it?

jsh139

I found this out when I talked to the servicing dealer.

I don't see why it wouldn't be covered under warranty. My guess is they may try to raise the abuse flag. Just stick to your guns.

The most important thing is getting them to reproduce it, though.

kloover

Hindsight;

I have the exact same problem with my 2004 S4 (it sometimes pops out of 2nd on the 1-2 shift when cold).

PLEASE keep this thread updated with your solution if you find one. I'm thinking I should take it down to the dealer as well.

Cheers,
-Kurt

Hindsight

Will do. Hard part is to reliably reproduce the problem

kloover

Suggestion: Leave it at the dealers over night and drive it with them in the AM.

It is hard to reproduce, but won't they just take your(my) word for it?

Hindsight

Doubt it. They have it for the week now due to coolant leaks so I'll have them look at that too

TXurS6

I had a very early build 2004 and it did this. AoA replaced my transmission but that was when no one in the US was trained to tear apart the transmission. I think now they will repair the existing one if they determine what the problem is.

SPF 4.2

the problem. Happens most when I'm slowing for a turn, clutch in, shift to second, and while i'm getting the rpm's right the stick pops out and into neutral.