Gear indicator (G-on) shows 2 when in 3rd gear - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

c8Face · 04-28-2016, 10:19 AM

When shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, the gear indicator goes from 2 to 2. Other gears work fine. Any ideas?

Thanks

Tcoat · 04-28-2016, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by c8Face

When shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, the gear indicator goes from 2 to 2. Other gears work fine. Any ideas?

Thanks

You bought the car modded didn't you? Did they maybe change something in the shifter/tranny that messed up the position switch? Just a millimeter out could throw it off.

c8Face · 04-28-2016, 10:40 AM

Yes I bought the car with mods. As far as I know, it was only the coilovers, brakes, and wheels/tires that were changed. The shifter feels like stock, but I could be wrong. Thanks for the input.

twag4 · 04-28-2016, 10:49 AM

I'll bet your missing bottom of the 3 is a burnt out led/lcd.

Freude am Fahren · 04-28-2016, 10:52 AM

I have a feeling the 1-6 indicator uses speed/rpm to figure out which gear it's in, which is why it only reads with the clutch out (as opposed to reverse, which must use the reverse switch). So maybe a final drive change? Or maybe differently sized front/rear tire diameter. Don't know why it would only effect 3rd, maybe just how ranges work out in the computer. Just spit-balling here.

SeratoBeats · 04-28-2016, 12:07 PM

Wait is the gear LED modded? Is that what you're all talking about?

I never got a gear display with mine

Tcoat · 04-28-2016, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SeratoBeats

Wait is the gear LED modded? Is that what you're all talking about?

I never got a gear display with mine

Sure you do. We all do. You just have to set it up.

MalcolmHimself · 04-28-2016, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SeratoBeats

Wait is the gear LED modded? Is that what you're all talking about?

I never got a gear display with mine

SeratoBeats · 04-28-2016, 12:22 PM

Thanks guys

Did they put this in the manual?

Tcoat · 04-28-2016, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SeratoBeats

Thanks guys

Did they put this in the manual?

Yep. It is pretty buried though. Also reads like old VCR instructions. They don't make it clear that the car has to be off and in accessory mode to do it. I sat there for half an hour trying to figure out why it wouldn't work.

SeratoBeats · 04-28-2016, 12:29 PM

Lol Wow this is awsome

Just watched the vid. I'm going to set the economy on mine and turn on the gear indicator. Not needed really but it's nice to display.

Thanks again!

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Yep. It is pretty buried though. Also reads like old VCR instructions. They don't make it clear that the car has to be off and in accessory mode to do it. I sat there for half an hour trying to figure out why it wouldn't work.

Tcoat · 04-28-2016, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SeratoBeats

Lol Wow this is awsome

Just watched the vid. I'm going to set the economy on mine and turn on the gear indicator. Not needed really but it's nice to display.

Thanks again!

It is fun to try to hit the shifts for economy for a while but gets old fast. Your mileage will improve but you may fall asleep while driving.

jasonojordan · 04-28-2016, 12:54 PM

So you mean you dont get the best economy when you shift at redline in each gear?

SeratoBeats · 04-28-2016, 12:59 PM

I figured this

I'll just switch back and forth lol

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

It is fun to try to hit the shifts for economy for a while but gets old fast. Your mileage will improve but you may fall asleep while driving.

04-28-2016, 10:19 AM	#1
c8Face Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Drives: 2016 BRZ Location: Vancouver Posts: 36 Thanks: 6 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Gear indicator (G-on) shows 2 when in 3rd gear When shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, the gear indicator goes from 2 to 2. Other gears work fine. Any ideas? Thanks

04-28-2016, 10:49 AM	#4
twag4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: frs Location: The depths Posts: 749 Thanks: 355 Thanked 427 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I'll bet your missing bottom of the 3 is a burnt out led/lcd. __________________

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Freude am Fahren Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: '13 DGM BRZ Limited/'14 Yamaha R6 Location: SoFlo Posts: 333 Thanks: 46 Thanked 96 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I have a feeling the 1-6 indicator uses speed/rpm to figure out which gear it's in, which is why it only reads with the clutch out (as opposed to reverse, which must use the reverse switch). So maybe a final drive change? Or maybe differently sized front/rear tire diameter. Don't know why it would only effect 3rd, maybe just how ranges work out in the computer. Just spit-balling here. __________________ -XXR 527 18x8.75 +35 -Nameless 2.5" OP/FP Combo (Coming soon) & Axleback -SBD 500X (Waiting on coating to install) -Southbend SBD500X Clutch

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04-28-2016, 10:40 AM	#3
c8Face Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Drives: 2016 BRZ Location: Vancouver Posts: 36 Thanks: 6 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes I bought the car with mods. As far as I know, it was only the coilovers, brakes, and wheels/tires that were changed. The shifter feels like stock, but I could be wrong. Thanks for the input.

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SeratoBeats Herbie The Love Bug Join Date: Apr 2016 Drives: BRaz Location: Ohio Posts: 82 Thanks: 23 Thanked 45 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wait is the gear LED modded? Is that what you're all talking about? I never got a gear display with mine

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jasonojordan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 satin white brz limited Location: Cottage Grove MN Posts: 1,049 Thanks: 162 Thanked 511 Times in 326 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So you mean you dont get the best economy when you shift at redline in each gear?

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