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VY automatic transmission shift button question.

Discussion in 'VY Holden Commodore (2002 - 2004)' started by Whiplash.mp3, Jan 30, 2011.

  1. Whiplash.mp3

    Whiplash.mp3 Fastest VY in town.

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    Hey, guys.

    I just have a question regarding the button on the shifter in automatic VY Commodores.

    I've been driving mine a few years now and I'm only required to depress the shifter button to change up into neutral, reverse and park or to change down into first, but I recently read that the standard transmission requires the driver to use the button to change down into second gear also, which I've never had to do. I know the police models had some changes made to allow a direct shift into second and I bought the car used as an ex-government car.

    What I'm wondering is if anyone here drives an automatic VY and can tell me if they're required to use the shifter button to change down into second or not.
     
  2. acarmody

    acarmody Donati..Whoa Green

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    Ok I just checked my folk's VY and you need to press the shifter button to go into 1st gear, but 2nd no button is needed from drive or 3rd. In my VX I need to press the button to go into 2nd.
     
  3. Whiplash.mp3

    Whiplash.mp3 Fastest VY in town.

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    Thanks, man. Too many conflicting reports around online to get a definite answer any other way.
     
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    i can go down to secound without pressing the button in my vy and mines was bought as a company car so no extras and my mums vy Calais
     

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