SKIP SHIFTING

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  1. Feb 22, 2022 at 11:34 AM #1
    BunnyMom

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    Hello, can someone explain what the skip shift is all about? Not finding that answer. If you have nothing nice to say, please go elsewhere. Looking for legit answers to a legit question. Want to learn all I can. Thank you for your time!

    PS what is the keyhole(?) next to shifter? 2010 v6 auto
     
  2. Feb 22, 2022 at 11:44 AM #2
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    It is a feature added to manual trans cars to force a 1 to 4 shift under certain conditions for fuel mileage.
     
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  3. Feb 22, 2022 at 11:48 AM #3
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    ok then what about an auto tranny?
     
  4. Feb 22, 2022 at 11:54 AM #4
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    No skip shift on autos
     
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  5. Feb 22, 2022 at 12:00 PM #5
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    It doesn't apply to automatic transmissions.

    As Farmer said, Dodge (and other manufacturers) use this to help them meet the EPA requirements. Or at least get closer.

    BTW ... I installed a short wiring harness from Speedlogix that fools the car into not forcing a skip-shift. Best $20 I ever spent since my car has a manual transmission.
     
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    Ok then, thank you!
     
  7. Feb 22, 2022 at 6:15 PM #7
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    [QUOTE="BunnyMom, post: 33765, member: PS what is the keyhole(?) next to shifter? 2010 v6 auto[/QUOTE]


    The "keyhole" that you see next to the shifter is actually an analog of a button used to unlock the transmission (from Park). To unlock it, you simply insert the ignition key in the keyhole.

    Shift Lock is needed when the engine does not start, the gearbox fails (i.e., stays in Park), or you are in a road accident and the car must be towed in Neutral.

    This feature can also be useful during maintenance services of automatic cars. If the gear shifting mechanism gets out of order, technicians from repair shops can shift gears with the use of the Shift Lock.

    For more information, look at your owner's manual.
     
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  8. Feb 23, 2022 at 1:18 PM #8
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    Found that answer too thank you!
     
  9. Mar 1, 2022 at 10:22 AM #9
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    skip shift I have no idea unless it is in a self switch???? KEY HOLD AINT GOT A CLUE
     
  10. Mar 1, 2022 at 12:32 PM #10
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    As Farmer Fran has stated, a “skip shift” (or shift blocking) is a feature of six-speed manual transmissions added to improve fuel economy ratings in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) system. It prevents a driver from switching from first gear to second or third, as would be done normally. A solenoid prevents the shifter from engaging these gears, forcing the driver to shift from first to fourth gear.
     
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