 difficult shifting into 3rd gear |
 Jun 3, 2013 - 12:16 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined May 5, '03 From nj Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
'99 GT convertible - 5sfe engine
Having problems shifting into 3rd gear. When shifting into 3rd, I have to really press the clutch all the way down and its difficult to shift into 3rd meaning I have to use more force to get it into 3rd than other gears. Its almost like 3rd gear is stuck or blocked from shifting into it. None of the other gears are bad. Car has 125k miles. I was wondering if I need to replace the clutch, replace transmission fluid, and/or do a transmission flush. Any ideas what the problem could be and what the solution is? |
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Jun 4, 2013 - 1:18 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'd try switching out to Syncromesh first before shelling out for a partial rebuild.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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maddskkilz difficult shifting into 3rd gear Jun 3, 2013 - 12:16 PM
Box Most likely it's the notorious third gear sync... Jun 3, 2013 - 1:48 PM Smaay so shifting from 1st to 2nd isnt hard, or 3rd to 4... Jun 3, 2013 - 1:52 PM
saleenvic I'm getting the same issue, I got a 97 convert... Jun 4, 2013 - 6:10 AM Smaay well if the clutch is slipping then you know it ne... Jun 4, 2013 - 8:47 AM maddskkilz Thanks for all the responses. Sounds like it maybe... Jun 4, 2013 - 1:17 PM IfWeChoose I had an issue in my gen 5 that never allowed me t... Jun 6, 2013 - 10:52 AM |
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