Need Advice (tranny trouble)
#1
Need Advice (tranny trouble)
I own a 2006 GT 5spd, 12k miles. I was driving it today in 1st gear, I pull out to try to shift to 2nd but I couldn't. It felt as if something was blocking me. I couldn't get into any other gear so I pull into the center lane and park. I press the clutch and run through all the gears, everything is smooth but 2nd. It takes a bit of effort to get into it. I start up the car and try to get into 1st, and can't. I try to cycle through gears with the clutch down and it feels like something is blocking me. I am a complete car newb, and don't really know whats up. I'm not covered by a warranty. I called the dealership to get some guidance while I was in the center lane and they said it might be binding(?).
So I decide to put it into 1st and try to start it, it felt a bit sluggish, like it might have been struggling. I gave it a bit of gas and she was running, I couldn't shift out of 1st. I decided to drive about 2 miles home, at a very low speed. I hope this didn't damage anything. If anyone has any tips, I would appreciated. Im going to try and find a mechanic asap tomorrow morning. I would mostly like to get a general idea of whats wrong or if I can at least troubleshoot. I hope this is the right board, if not I apologize. thanks
So I decide to put it into 1st and try to start it, it felt a bit sluggish, like it might have been struggling. I gave it a bit of gas and she was running, I couldn't shift out of 1st. I decided to drive about 2 miles home, at a very low speed. I hope this didn't damage anything. If anyone has any tips, I would appreciated. Im going to try and find a mechanic asap tomorrow morning. I would mostly like to get a general idea of whats wrong or if I can at least troubleshoot. I hope this is the right board, if not I apologize. thanks
Last edited by lionelhutz; 09-30-2009 at 09:28 PM.
#2
possibly the slave cylinder has failed, or is
getting bound up and is not moving freely.
the mechanic you take it to will know right
away what's going on. i believe the repair
will involve pulling the transmission.
getting bound up and is not moving freely.
the mechanic you take it to will know right
away what's going on. i believe the repair
will involve pulling the transmission.
#5
Depends on where you take it, i had to have my transmission worked on (thank god it was still under warranty) the price was about 1800, but the dealership pretty much rebuilt the whole transmission. I would say if it is just the TOB/slave cylinder that it shouldnt be too expensive. The best advise i can give is take it to a shop that you trust, and have them look at to make sure it is just the TOB and nothing more serious.
#7
thanks for the advice, i had a neighbor(mechanic) look at it and he thinks its either the master/slave cylinder. he quoted me 190 if i provide the part. i tried to confirm where the problem is by lifting the car and following the fluid line to the tranny, i found it but the space was too tight for me to check it for pressure. hes coming back this evening and taking a closer look, hopefully we isolate the problem and get her back in shape asap. this has been a small learning experience for me, as for other estimates its been in the 200-300 range just to replace the slave cylinder. so im really hoping there isnt any major tranny work needed.i should ease up on the car and stop driving like a jackass.
update: we lifted the car and checked the line for pressure, it seems to be working properly. hes returning on monday and taking out the tranny and isolate the parts i need. basically im going to be looking at a new clutch kit, any recommendations or tips?
update: we lifted the car and checked the line for pressure, it seems to be working properly. hes returning on monday and taking out the tranny and isolate the parts i need. basically im going to be looking at a new clutch kit, any recommendations or tips?
Last edited by lionelhutz; 10-01-2009 at 05:55 PM.
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