Does anyone know why I cant go into first gear?

[mikeinsanmarcos]

If I am driving along, all gears are smooth as silk but when I am coming to a stop, I have to completely stop then push in the clutch and then I can put the car back into first gear. Anyone know why this would be? I have already checked the clutch stop position and that is not the problem.

[M-technik-3]

Sounds like a worn synchro.

[mikeinsanmarcos]

Hmm.. Is this an easy thing to replace if I remove the tranny?

[M-technik-3]

Depends but I can't diagnois a car without looking at it. It's best if someone actual looks at it prior to just arbitralar swaping parts.

[mikeinsanmarcos]

got it, thanks!

[FrustratedMunky]

I also have someone of the same situation, except it isn't so bad as me not being able to get into first, it just feels like i have to push very hard and somethings holding constant resistance against me shifting from N to 1. If you find out what it is, please update us.

[Super Eta]

i can hit my shifter consoles and if i wanted hard enough to leave indents. LOL

Its like Jello when im shifting.

[James Crivellone]

i can hit my shifter consoles and if i wanted hard enough to leave indents. LOL

Its like Jello when im shifting.

:roll:

[rayz]

same problem here. at red lights, I have to put it into 5th then 1st. thats the easiest way i found. sometimes anyother gear will do, before putting into first.

[Super Eta]

i can hit my shifter consoles and if i wanted hard enough to leave indents. LOL

Its like Jello when im shifting.

:roll:

what?! 8)

[hamann318is]

Our Jeep wouldn't let you go into reverse unless you double clutched it. It was a 99, and it was always like that.

Does double clutching help?

[mikeinsanmarcos]

No, I have tried many things and it just will not go back into first until I come to a complete stop, then pump the clutch when stopped.. I am going to replace the tranny fluid with some redline D4 synthetic and see what that does, but I expect I will need to open it up.

[RedBaron86325]

The new fluid may very well solve the problem. If not, I have a used tranny sitting in the garage (Escondido) if you should happen to need one.

[mikeinsanmarcos]

Sweet, I will let you know!