Does Anyone Else Accidently Change Drive Modes When Shifting Gears (6M)

ZPirate · 04-09-2022, 10:01 AM

This has happened to me several times. Today I had the car in Sport mode and about five minutes later after driving in traffic I looked and I was in S/I mode. The only thing I can think that may have caused the modes to change is that I was wearing a loose fitting jacket and as I shifted it rubbed against the selector and changed the mode.

I'm also still getting used to the manual in this car and it seems that have to reach farther to grab the shifter in this car than I have in other manual cars. Perhaps I'm putting my arm down on the selector as I shift and not realizing it. Anyone else with a manual have this issue?

BundiMan · 04-09-2022, 10:11 AM

It only happens when I have a coat on. Otherwise, I don't have any issues with it changing modes.

LT4Greg · 04-09-2022, 10:54 AM

No issues with my ZL1. Maybe your arm is brushing against the lever on the console.

N Camarolina · 04-09-2022, 11:36 AM

Yes, this happened to for the first several weeks of ownership, though it was the traction control button. Even though I wasn't resting my hand on the console, when I would shift, the outside edge of my hand just above the wrist would sometimes touch the button. I made a slight change to the way I position my hand when shifting and it stopped happening.

If your instance if it's clothing causing the problem (make sure you aren't resting your arm on the console during or between shifts, as that could easily cause it), then you may need to change what you are wearing.

DaveC113 · 04-09-2022, 12:03 PM

It's happened a couple times... In a past thread someone made a 3D printed cover, I replied to the thread about it but didn't get a reply back. If anyone has plans for a cover or can make them, I'm in!

ZPirate · 04-09-2022, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BundiMan

It only happens when I have a coat on. Otherwise, I don't have any issues with it changing modes.

That might be my issue too. Now that I think about it I was probably wearing a coat the other times it happened.

Aragorn · 04-09-2022, 01:02 PM

Here and there. Short throw shifter doesn’t help.

ZPirate · 04-09-2022, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N Camarolina

If your instance if it's clothing causing the problem (make sure you aren't resting your arm on the console during or between shifts, as that could easily cause it), then you may need to change what you are wearing.

I hadn't thought about that being the issue. I need to pay more attention to where I'm resting my arm. Thanks for the information. I'm not used to having the drive mode switch on top of the console. It's convenient, but easy to touch inadvertently.

ZPirate · 04-09-2022, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveC113

It's happened a couple times... In a past thread someone made a 3D printed cover, I replied to the thread about it but didn't get a reply back. If anyone has plans for a cover or can make them, I'm in!

That would be nice to have a way to cover it. Although not as convenient for changing modes.

closs2sx · 04-09-2022, 01:22 PM

I have never had this happen. I put my palm on top and push with the heel of my palm and pull with my finger tips. I do not put my palm on the passenger side of the shifter and wrap my fingers around the shifter.

UnknownJinX · 04-09-2022, 03:13 PM

Hmm, I never had this happen, even when on the race track.

I was gonna suggest the cover but that doesn't seem to be getting anywhere, as mentioned above. At least if they share the 3D printer file, then you could ask a friend or a shop to print it for you.

TXCSSU · 04-09-2022, 03:33 PM

I've hit the button once or twice when I've got my arm on the shifter at a light or something. Might explain why I had it in tour mode a few days ago.

sengli · 04-09-2022, 05:14 PM

I tend to rest my hand sometimes on the console area, and have had it happen often enough, I now make a conscious effort to not put my arm anywhere near that dang rocker switch.

Anjilslaire · 04-09-2022, 05:17 PM

I've done it in my A10 a couple times, even.

04-09-2022, 10:01 AM	#1
ZPirate Drives: 2023 Summit White Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,756	Does Anyone Else Accidently Change Drive Modes When Shifting Gears (6M) This has happened to me several times. Today I had the car in Sport mode and about five minutes later after driving in traffic I looked and I was in S/I mode. The only thing I can think that may have caused the modes to change is that I was wearing a loose fitting jacket and as I shifted it rubbed against the selector and changed the mode. I'm also still getting used to the manual in this car and it seems that have to reach farther to grab the shifter in this car than I have in other manual cars. Perhaps I'm putting my arm down on the selector as I shift and not realizing it. Anyone else with a manual have this issue? __________________ 2023 Summit White ZL1 M6 (delivered 10/15/23) 2019 Dodge Durango R/T (daily driver) 2003 Nissan 350Z (modified) 2022 Rapid Blue 1SS 1LE M6 (delivered 2/19/22) (Sold) 2009 BMW 135i (Sold)

04-09-2022, 10:11 AM	#2
BundiMan The Nights Watch Drives: 22 ZL1 M6 Vert Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 386 View My Garage	It only happens when I have a coat on. Otherwise, I don't have any issues with it changing modes. __________________ Ordered 22 ZL1 Vert M6 Wild Cherry 2000 19 Jul 2021 3000 21 Jul 2021 TPW 8/23 24 Jul 2021 3400 30 Jul 2021 3800 26 Aug 2021 4000 1 Sep 2021 6000 14 Sep 2021 57 Days from accepted order to delivery. 19 Days from build to delivery.

04-09-2022, 10:54 AM	#3
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	No issues with my ZL1. Maybe your arm is brushing against the lever on the console. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

04-09-2022, 12:03 PM	#5
DaveC113 Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Front Range, CO Posts: 1,866	It's happened a couple times... In a past thread someone made a 3D printed cover, I replied to the thread about it but didn't get a reply back. If anyone has plans for a cover or can make them, I'm in! __________________

04-09-2022, 01:22 PM	#10
closs2sx Drives: 1970 chevelle Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NH Posts: 1,427	I have never had this happen. I put my palm on top and push with the heel of my palm and pull with my finger tips. I do not put my palm on the passenger side of the shifter and wrap my fingers around the shifter. __________________ On Order 2018 ZL1 1LE Garnet Red Tint Coat Metallic MY Car 2015 Z06 Z07 Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic Dads Car 2013 ZL1 vin 963 Crystal Red Tint Coat/Black Wheels Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert 6 Spd Manual

04-09-2022, 11:36 AM	#4
N Camarolina Drives: 2021 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 803	Yes, this happened to for the first several weeks of ownership, though it was the traction control button. Even though I wasn't resting my hand on the console, when I would shift, the outside edge of my hand just above the wrist would sometimes touch the button. I made a slight change to the way I position my hand when shifting and it stopped happening. If your instance if it's clothing causing the problem (make sure you aren't resting your arm on the console during or between shifts, as that could easily cause it), then you may need to change what you are wearing.

04-09-2022, 01:02 PM	#7
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	Here and there. Short throw shifter doesn’t help.

04-09-2022, 03:13 PM	#11
UnknownJinX Drives: 19 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Shock Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,947	Hmm, I never had this happen, even when on the race track. I was gonna suggest the cover but that doesn't seem to be getting anywhere, as mentioned above. At least if they share the 3D printer file, then you could ask a friend or a shop to print it for you. __________________ Current: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE M6 Shock GM Performance Intake and that's it, because driver mods before car mods Past: 2009 Mazda RX-8 GT M6 Velocity Red Mica (Sold) 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 2LT M7 Velocity Yellow Tintcoat (Flood totaled)

04-09-2022, 03:33 PM	#12
TXCSSU Account Suspended Drives: 2022 ZL1 M6/Nissan Leaf Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,138	I've hit the button once or twice when I've got my arm on the shifter at a light or something. Might explain why I had it in tour mode a few days ago.

04-09-2022, 05:14 PM	#13
sengli Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 948	I tend to rest my hand sometimes on the console area, and have had it happen often enough, I now make a conscious effort to not put my arm anywhere near that dang rocker switch. __________________ 2018 ZL1 Bright Yellow, A10, PDR, sunroof, carbon hood, and dash- sold 2020 2SS A10 sunroof..shock and steel special-traded 2015 commemorative vert 2ss

04-09-2022, 05:17 PM	#14
Anjilslaire Drives: 2021 3LT RS A10 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: South Sound, Washington Posts: 438	I've done it in my A10 a couple times, even.

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