2nd doesn't want to go in. It either just grinds or crunches in.

[mcarter14777]

I've been having this problem where when I try to shift into 2nd gear it grinds and won't go in. Or it will go in but it makes a sort of terrible crunch noise as it does. When I do manage to get it into 2nd by letting the rpm's drop insanely low, it will occasionally pop out. I have about 22000 miles. Any ideas on why this is happening? I don't abuse it but sometimes it just grinds soooo badly. Thanks for the help in advance. Also I have tried adjusting the shift linkage but it did not help. I'm thinking it could be a synco issue.

 

[TheGreenOne]

Bad synchro is my guess. Warranty it, they'll replace the tranny.

 

[mcarter14777]

Could I confidently go in with a 2j racing cowl intake and a boomba BOV adapter? Or will I need to take those off? I already plan on uninstalling the Accessport

 

[frankiefiesta]

I would take any mods off. Those are pretty easy to remove.

I went from stage 3 to stock to have my transmission looked at. Better to be safe than sorry

 

[J2FoRS]

Those mods are so easy to remove I'd just take em off. But the parts are in no way related to a transmission issue, other than them making you seem like a spirited driver/enthusiast. I'd take em off if it was me though.