Help ! Transmission problem
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7th Gear
Joined: Aug 2006
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Help ! Transmission problem
I started the car this morning, with the engine running I can't shift into any gear. The car has around 7000 miles on it, so I don't think it's a clutch issue. Check the clutch reservior and it's right above MIN level.(that's where GM suggested in the manual) No sign of any leak under the car. I drove the car last week for a short time and it was fine. Planing to have it tow to dealership, but if there is something simple I overlooked, any advice will be appreciated.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,307
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From: Tucson AZ
One way to eliminate the clutch is by shifting it into gear with the engine not running.
You may also try putting it in gear and then starting it with the clutch in, but be careful.
Try lifting/pushing down the shifter and then shifting it into gear. Also try rocking the car slightly and then trying to put it into gear.
Have someone else depress the clutch pedal repeadedly while you look to see if the slave cylinder is actuating the release arm.
Best of luck.
You may also try putting it in gear and then starting it with the clutch in, but be careful.
Try lifting/pushing down the shifter and then shifting it into gear. Also try rocking the car slightly and then trying to put it into gear.
Have someone else depress the clutch pedal repeadedly while you look to see if the slave cylinder is actuating the release arm.
Best of luck.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,599
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From: panama city beach florida USA
St. Jude Donor '09
One way to eliminate the clutch is by shifting it into gear with the engine not running.
You may also try putting it in gear and then starting it with the clutch in, but be careful.
Try lifting/pushing down the shifter and then shifting it into gear. Also try rocking the car slightly and then trying to put it into gear.
Have someone else depress the clutch pedal repeadedly while you look to see if the slave cylinder is actuating the release arm.
Best of luck.
You may also try putting it in gear and then starting it with the clutch in, but be careful.
Try lifting/pushing down the shifter and then shifting it into gear. Also try rocking the car slightly and then trying to put it into gear.
Have someone else depress the clutch pedal repeadedly while you look to see if the slave cylinder is actuating the release arm.
Best of luck.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,762
Likes: 4
From: Chandler Arizona
Sounds like the clutch may not be releasing. With the engine off, put it in gear and push in the clutch and have someone try and push the car. If it won't move, then the clutch is not releasing and you probably have a problem with the slave cylinder.
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