i can not shift my 2000 v w beetle into any gear. I stopped for fuel, when I start out again the trans slipped out of gear, and now will not go into any gear. did the transmission linkage come loose, or what may have happened... at a lose, thanks
It depends on what kind of car it is. Most if not all standard transmission cars have plastic bushings at the pivot points in the linkage. These get worn and out of round causing the shifter to be sloppy. Replacing them should help.
The first cause of the jump out from one to other gear is the loose shifter fork, which connects the shifting linkage and gears of the transmission. The second cause is loose shifting linkage itself, which connects the gear shifting knob and shifting fork. The shifting linkage and shifting fork become loose due to the rapid changing of gears from one gear to other at high speed of vehicle. The third cause is the misalignment of shifting linkage to the shifting fork.
If it is a manual trans, the shift linkage might be loose, bent, or damaged.
To adjust the linkage transmission on a 1993 Plymouth Sundance, start by ensuring the vehicle is in park and the ignition is off. Locate the shift linkage at the base of the transmission and check for any loose or worn components. Adjust the linkage by loosening the adjustment nut and moving the linkage until it aligns properly with the transmission selector. Finally, tighten the nut and verify the adjustment by shifting through all gears to ensure smooth operation.
To adjust the shift linkage on a Geo Metro, first, ensure the vehicle is in neutral and the parking brake is engaged. Then, locate the shift linkage at the transmission and check for any loose bolts or worn components. Adjust the linkage by loosening the adjustment nuts and repositioning the linkage as needed, ensuring it aligns correctly with the transmission. Finally, tighten the nuts and test the shift operation to confirm proper alignment and functionality.
There are several different answers, depending on what is happening. If you have a hydraulic clutch, there maybe air in the system that is not allowing the clutch to release. If it is a Mechanical clutch, a linkage may have come loose or broken. A Shifter linkage may have broken or came apart which will not allow the connection from the shift lever to the Transmission.
There may be a problem inside the transmission, or the linkage could be loose or disconnected in some way.
The shift linkage is either broken or out of adjustment. Check the linkage where it connects to the transmission and make sure that it is connected properly.
check out the linkage on the transmission sometimes the bolt can loosen up or the linkage cable in the steering colomn may need to be tightened.
There may be a problem inside the transmission, or the linkage could be loose or disconnected in some way.
My Haynes manual says: 1. Clutch not releasing completely 2. Loose, damaged or out-of-adjustment shift linkage
we would need more info on this question there a few reasons this could happen depending on the circumstances ie bad linkage detents or loose linkage internal transmission problems ect.i could be more exact if i had more info