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If the source of the noise originates from inside the transmission, it could be a problem with: A worn-out synchronizer, The gears on the speedometer drive, A misaligned transmission, A worn or broken input shaft bearing, Worn-out gears, or Metal shavings in the oil.
Some common causes of clashing gears include: Linkage issues, A worn or broken synchronizer, A worn or broken shift fork, A worn or broken rail and bearing shafts, or A dragging clutch. Clutch Failure Another sign of manual transmission issues is clutch failure. Other causes of a hard-to-shift gear include: Worn or loose internal parts, Low oil level, A misaligned transmission, or Synchronizer issues.
When the transmission is stuck in gear, you should check for: Low oil levels, Problems with linkage or shifter assembly, Internal components, Worn-out or broken drive gear teeth, A stuck shift rail, or A misaligned transmission. This is often referred to as "morning sickness" because it happens more frequently in the mornings when the car is cold.
This happens when the motor is revving but your vehicle is not. You press your foot on the gas but the vehicle seems like it's stuck in neutral. Loud noises such as knocking or grating are coming from the transmission. This may be a result of the transmission parts improperly hitting or rubbing up against each other. Question: My car has no gears. It began not going into 2nd.
Then all bottom gears, 2nd, 4th and 6th; then all gears. Now the shifter just turns freely in circles. The shifter should be properly connected to it. Other possibility is an internal mechanical problem in the transmission. Question: My Toyota Corolla will reverse with no problem or noise. I can shift it into first with no problem. However, when driving in first it shakes and grinds terribly.
I have only crept along with in going 5mph to see if it would go forward; it does. Could this be the gearbox? Question: My manual Toyota Yaris makes a grinding and scraping noise when I let off the accelerator while it's still in gear disappears when I engage clutch or accelerate. Answer: There could be a problem with the clutch release bearing. They sound like this when they start going bad.
I am having trouble getting the car into 1st gear and reverse. If the car is turned off it will go into 1st gear or reverse no problem. Once I am driving the others gears seem to work fine with an occasional slight difficulty getting into other gears. I do not have any leaks or noises. Do you think I just need to change the transmission fluid?
Answer: Check the engine and transmission motor mounts. They could be cracked or worn. Question: Is the transmission blown if it acts like it's in Neutral even when it's in gear? Answer: Not necessarily. Probably the clutch is not engaging. The clutch may be worn out, clutch in need of adjustment. Question: I have a Cobalt Sport.
The shifter is loose and can rotate degrees. So I completely skip that gear and go from 3rd to 5th gear. Answer: Most likely the shifter is either worn or damaged, that would prevent going into 4th. Question: I have a Dodge with 3-speed manual gearbox floor shift. I can change up through the gears, but when I want to change down from 3rd top to second, I cannot get it out of top gear.
The lever is stuck. Clutch works ok. Do you have any advice? Answer: Make sure the shift linkage is not stuck, worn or damage. Otherwise, an internal mechanical problem seems to be the issue. Question: I have a Chevy Sonic with a manual transmission. It makes a knocking noise in all 5 gears that gets faster with speed. The noise disappears when the clutch is pressed, or when in neutral.
What would cause this? Answer: This kind of rhythmic, knocking sound usually happens in a component with a chipped or broken teeth. This may be a gear, input or intermediate shaft gears or similar part. But you need a good diagnostic, because something like this requires disassembly if a shop suspects this is what's going on.
Question: I have a Toyota Corolla that is making a whining noise in all gears and sometimes a clanking sound. Does this sound like it could be a problem with the clutch? Answer: Seems like a worn clutch or flywheel; possibly a problem with the pilot bushing being worn as well. Question: What would cause my Trans Am not to go into first with the car on or off? All other gears work. Answer: The problem could be a detent plunger worn or broken spring or a loose plug not able to hold the detent pin or spring.
This is just an idea. You need a better diagnostic before disassembling. Question: So when I let off of the gas of my car but still in gear at highway speeds 50 mph plus there's a thumping and bumping noise. I can feel it very slightly! My question is, what would cause this? I have no other issues with shifting. I just noticed it happening today. Answer: Usually, this type of noise comes from a worn universal joint; but other related issues that may cause noises during deceleration or even acceleration - axle bearings, or a worn transmission extension housing bushing.
Question: I heard a little bang when in gear, then I was out of gear, and although the clutch was able to put the tranny into each gear, the transmission would keep acting as if I was in neutral. Is this a clutch or transmission output shaft problem? Question: I have a VW T25 diesel 4 speed. It started grinding into 3rd and 4th recently and can be hard to get into first. And pops out of 2nd.
So not a good start was fine before an engine replacement. I was driving on a trip, and it dropped from 4th to 2nd without touching the stick. Now I've only got reverse, 1st, and 3rd, and I'm pretty sure 2nd is 4th! Grinding when the clutch is engaged too.
Any ideas? I've restored the linkage but no good. Answer: It seems like an internal problem, probably a damaged gear. You may need to bring the car to a transmission shop for a proper diagnosis. Question: Ford Ranger 5 speed manual. While running in neutral, as I let out on the clutch, it starts making a rattling noise. When I push the clutch in, it stops. Also it will go in all gears fine but when I start to take off, it will try to move but then makes a loud popping sound and won't move.
Previous to this it had started making a whining sound when driving. What could be wrong? Answer: This could be a problem of worn or bad countershaft bearings. Make sure you got enough oil. The rubber shift cover plugs tend to shrink and leak, usually while the vehicle is moving.
This could affect bearings and gears. Question: I have a 98 Dodge Ram 4x4 nv Trans grinds into 2nd and 3rd. If I pause after pressing in the clutch, it doesn't grind. Pedal seems a bit harder to press than normal. I changed the fluid.
It was not too dark but magnet had a fair amount of metal on it, looked silver for the most part. Should I do a clutch before condemning synchros? Answer: It does sound like a syncro issue, but it could be a linkage adjustment problem or slave cylinder issue as well.
Question: I have a 06 Scion. In first and second gear only you can literally feel the entire gear shift pull forward when accelerating. In second gear, it pulls so hard it drops to gear shift back into neutral.
If I try to hold the gear shift in second, it grinds. Third, fourth and fifth are all fine. Do I need a new transmission? Answer: There could be a number of things. Gearshift, shift fork or rail problems, clutch shaft or synchronizer assembly damage. Question: Sometimes when I shift my f, it feels like it goes in gear, but the check engine light comes on, and there is no throttle response or grinding when I let out the clutch.
I try to go into different gears, and this usually works. It was doing it a little bit, and I changed the clutch. It worked great for a moment, then started doing the shift thing again and feels like it is getting worse.
There is new fluid in the transmission and filled until it came out the side. Could it be a bad slave cylinder? Answer: It's hard to say without a diagnostic, but check the shift linkage for adjustment. Before you do that, though, make sure to download the trouble codes from the computer memory. They can point you in the right direction if there is any store in there. Question: I have a Nissan X-Trail , manual 4x4. When reversing on a steep uphill road the gear pops out!
What could the problem be? Answer: There could be a problem with the synchro, but you'll need a good diagnostic from a shop. Question: My Mitsubishi Lancer pops out of first gear half the time and grinds when downshifting to 2nd, what could be the problem? Answer: Probably the gearshift mechanism is faulty. Usually, this is caused by worn or damaged detent plugs or springs failing to keep the gear locked in place.
Other problems that can cause the gear to slip: faulty shift forks or rail; a worn clutch shaft or roller bearing; worn pilot bushing; bad synchronizer assembly.
Question: My Camaro is a V6 manual transmission but when the engine is running it will not shift into first. But, if started in first the car creeps forward; I've been using second for now. What could the issue be?
Answer: This could be several things, cable in need of adjustment, leaking cylinder hydraulic models , a linkage problem.
What is the problem? The 2nd and 5 gear are good. Answer: There could be varied reasons for a gear to jump out. Most common: misadjusted shift linkage; shift rail detent worn or spring ; worn synchronizer clutch sleeve teeth; worn gear teeth. Question: I have a Saturn SC1 5sp.
I have trouble engaging the first and second gears, especially when the transmission is cold. What could be causing this? Answer: Usually, incorrect grade gear oil would cause this kind of problem. But there could also be an issue with the gear linkage being out of adjustment. Question: I have a Nissan Xterra manual transmission, and the clutch is not coming up as it's supposed to do.
It is staying down and I have to use my feet to put it in the right position to change gears. What can be happening? Answer: Check first the linkage, if it looks OK, check for leaks at the master and slave cylinder. Otherwise, there could be something wrong with the release assembly internally.
I thought the battery was dead. Jumped it and started the engine. In first gear, the car engine bumped over; the car leaped forward and then cut off. I tried 3 times. Put the car in neutral, jumped it, and it started. But then it would not shift out of neutral. It had a strong smell of burning rubber odor. What do you think is wrong? Answer: It seems like the clutch is binding. The clutch disc probably got stuck.
The strong burning rubber smell is probably the clutch facing rubbing against the pressure plate and flywheel. This could happen for several reasons: problems in the clutch linkage, warped clutch disc or pressure plate, loose disc friction material, problems with the release lever, bad pedal adjustment, bad pilot bushing or bearing. I believe it has to be one of the bearings.
Have any ideas? Answer: This is usually caused by worn or damaged synchro, gear teeth or bearings.
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