Hi ClimberD and everyone else,
So I've recently encountered the common gear 2-3 shift shock/hesitation on my 08' Legacy GT. I performed the clear memory 2 with the Vag-com cable and freeSSM and it seems to be re-learning. I did this about 2 days ago. It seems like I'm beginning to see some of the shift shock disappear, but I'm still getting hesitation in certain driving scenarios and the engine is still over revving by about 500-700 rpms when it goes to shift. This usually occurs at high rpms and WOT.
The question I'm getting to is, do you think this 2-3 gear change issue could be a line pressure adjust if the relearn isn't taking? Or could it also be the issue of air bubbles in transmission solenoids that need to be purged, and if so, whats the easiest way to purge these lines? I just hope there is an easy solution because I'm actually trying to sell my Subie (sad, I know) and I just want to resolve this one issue before I put it on the market. The transmission has also had the torque converter, valve body and solenoids replaced thanks to the infamous torque converter lock up issue. That was all replaced under warranty and it took Subaru 3 times to get it right.
Thanks ClimberD! Your threads have been insanely helpful!
