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Unresponsive downshifts?


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I have the 2010 Sport. I am extremely disappointed in the post-take-off acceleration (rolling start, passing, etc). It was my first automatic transmission car so at first I thought the slow downshift was just me not being used to using an ATX but after a few years and a few rental cars, I realize my car hates to accelerate. Yes I have the select shift thing but I'd rather just hit the gas and have it downshift for me. It moves very fast from a dead stop though.

 

Is this a common thing with the 6-speed ATXs or do I just need to put more lead in my shoes? It would be nice if it had a 'sport mode' like other ATXs.

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Have you replaced the air filter recently? That might be slowing down the throttle response. Otherwise it's just the way it's programmed. You can try disconnecting the negative battery terminal for a few minutes to reset the transmission shift point table to see if it helps.

 

That's one of the few actual uses for selectshift - forcing downshifts and holding a gear so it doesn't upshift especially on long downhill roads.

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