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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 04:05 PM
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Not letting me shift into gear

Once in a while my car doesnt let me shift into gear it almost seems like its locking me out and its not skipshift or anything this is a 93 plus it does it from a stop sometimes. I have a pro 5.0 but it did this with the stock shifter too.
Old Feb 17, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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Are you saying while you're stopped, sometimes its hard to get into 1st? If so, I've found that to be normal. My TA, my friends TA, and my 5-speed Sundance do it. Sometimes it helps if you double-clutch into first if you have been idling. If this isn't helping, please elaborate. HTH
Old Feb 17, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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Ok i guess its normal then it always worked if i let the clutch out then pushed it back in i wanted to just be sure it happened today going in reverse and also shifting to sec but its the first time it happpend while i was moving.
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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The T-5 and T-56 are known for that sort of behavior, They say the T-56 will let you shift it into first if your going 20 mph or less. I never could. There is a lock out on the trans the prevents you from putting it in first while your coasting. However, when you come to a complete stop and then put the clutch in and put it in gear, no problem. I have seen This happen even when your going 3 mph with your foot on the clutch and the light turns green, you find yourself fighting to get it in first. I always would hit the clutch in, and then shift into 2nd, then into first. Most of the time its the quality of the trans. Get a really expensive trans and it wont be as bad. My saturn does too.
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