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My S had become incredibly hard to shift. Its almost impossible to get it into reverse and other gears are tough as well. Anyone know what this might be?
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Originally Posted by JToolz,Feb 18 2006, 08:09 PM
My S had become incredibly hard to shift. Its almost impossible to get it into reverse and other gears are tough as well. Anyone know what this might be?
More information, please.
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Service Bulletin 02-046
Reverse or 5th Gear Is Difficult to Select
SYMPTOM
Shifting into reverse or 5th gear is difficult.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Moisture in the shifter housing has caused the
mechanical reverse lockout assembly to corrode and
stick.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remove, clean, and lubricate the shift lever.
Reverse or 5th Gear Is Difficult to Select
SYMPTOM
Shifting into reverse or 5th gear is difficult.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Moisture in the shifter housing has caused the
mechanical reverse lockout assembly to corrode and
stick.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remove, clean, and lubricate the shift lever.
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You should check your clutch fluid reservoir. If it's low, you may have air in your lines, preventing your clutch from fully releasing.
If it's not just hard, but impossible to shift, then A1-race's suggestion may be a place to start.
If it's not just hard, but impossible to shift, then A1-race's suggestion may be a place to start.
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Originally Posted by JToolz,Feb 18 2006, 11:12 PM
Its tough in every gear and only when the car is cold. Once it gets warm it is easy. Pedal does engage a lot lower as well.
You most likely have a problem in the linkage, and the most likely problem is air in the system, or a problem with the slave or master cylinder. If you don't know how to check these things yourself you should probably take the car to your mechanic.
Shifting with the clutch dragging isn't good for the synchros, so you should see to it ASAP.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by 1a-race,Feb 18 2006, 11:01 PM
Service Bulletin 02-046
Reverse or 5th Gear Is Difficult to Select
SYMPTOM
Shifting into reverse or 5th gear is difficult.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Moisture in the shifter housing has caused the
mechanical reverse lockout assembly to corrode and
stick.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remove, clean, and lubricate the shift lever.
Reverse or 5th Gear Is Difficult to Select
SYMPTOM
Shifting into reverse or 5th gear is difficult.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Moisture in the shifter housing has caused the
mechanical reverse lockout assembly to corrode and
stick.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remove, clean, and lubricate the shift lever.
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