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Old 07-09-2015, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Phillytwotank View Post
Yes, perfectly normal for it to start in second gear. If you want to or need to start in first gear then you'll either need to shift down to L or have a functioning kick down switch and activate it shortly after starting off.

Sounds like you need to Check/Adjust your pressure control cable aka bowden cable
Two points:

- the OP's car probably has a .118 transmission. Those transmissions only use vacuum control. There is no Bowden cable or other direct control to the transmission from the throttle linkage, as I explained in my first answer.

- I have had two cars with .117 and .118 transmissions. Both started/start in first. I know that others say theirs do not. The 1-2 shift happens almost immediately upon takeoff.
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