The Ders

I'm not sure if this is a normality or a possible issue. When I'm in 3rd gear (Manual trans) and let off the gas letting the car coast down, the shifter seems to vibrate/shake around a bit. Doesn't seem to be anything that I would personally call violent, but I've never experienced something like this before.

I've had my step dad take it for a spin to feel it and he thinks it's pretty normal so I haven't brought it into the shop to have it looked at on that sense. But I'm going in soon for something else and was wondering if anyone has experienced this before, and/or if it's something to worry about or just a normal thing?

Thanks for any help.


PS: It isn't speed specific, will do it at any speed while coasting down, and only in 3rd gear.

craig71springsport

Most manual trans cars have vibration in the shifter. If it's definitely only happening in 3rd gear that could mean synchro's are going.

The Ders

Yeah the typical vibration you can feel through the shifter I'm used to so I don't even notice that bit anymore after driving a stick for so long. It's just 3rd gear that gets a little bit rowdy with it. I suppose I'll let the dealer know about it when I go in this week. Any other thoughts of what could be causing it?

Mike T

The syncronizer's works like a brake to help the teeth line up on the gears when you shift. They either scratch or are good. The least bit of slack in the drivetrain will be felt in the shifter.