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Cant shift out of nowhere...

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_97tsiawd_

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Aug 6, 2007
camas, Washington
So today i was driving and suddenly my trans was grinding into 3rd gear every time no matter what i did... I drove home avoiding 3rd, as soon as I pulled into the driveway i noticed it was nearly impossible to go into ANY gear and it would grind like crazy even at a stop... Im wondering what the hell is going on?? I checked the trans fluid about two weeks ago and it was fine and up untill today it shifted like butter... :confused:

Grinds hardcore in 1st and 3rd... VERY hard to get into 2nd 4th 5th and reverse...
Please any help!!!! :cry:
 
I'd also check your clutch fluid level. You may have some air.

Also, when you have the car turned off and hold in the clutch, does it shift freely then?
 
Don't keep driving it! WTF You'll ruin the transmission.

How's the pedal feel? Have you check for leaks at the master and slave cylinder? Also, the clutch could be busted.
 
If the clutch is good, for good measure you should check to make sure that the shifter and linkage are all bolted up good and tight.
My buddy had the bolts to the shifter cable bracket on the trans come loose and had trouble getting into gear.
 
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