It sounds like the Cabriolet has a possible problem with the shifter forks. The transmission will need to be pulled apart to see what the problem is for sure.
Do a VIN search and the VIN will tell you the original options.
First Identify what transmission you have and get a rebuild kit for that transmission. Second purchase a Rebuild manual for that transmission, should cost about $30.00 Last and most important take your time and follow the instructions from the manual step by step DOUBLE CHECK EVERYTHING
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If second is the only gear that does not work, there is an internal failure. The transmission will need repaired or replaced.
you could either have a bad syncranizer or the throw out bearing is up
Release the break for a second then move into reverse. works every time on my 97.
I would guess you are low on transmission fluid.
They are the reccomended shifting points for a manual transmission. When you reach 'I', shift out of first, to second, and so on.
The shift link cable could be broken, or the 1st/2nd shift fork, inside the transmission, could be damaged.
When shifting from first to second gear in a manual transmission vehicle, you need to press the clutch pedal to disengage the engine from the transmission. Then, while keeping the clutch pedal depressed, move the gear shifter from first gear to second gear. Finally, release the clutch pedal slowly while simultaneously pressing the gas pedal to smoothly engage the engine with the transmission in second gear.
a noisy second gear in your transmission is that your second gear might have broken gear tooth which is mostly the problem with my cars.either the second gear on the counter gear or the second gear itself.
Well I asked this one and now i will also answer it. It is one of the cables going from the shifter to the transmission broke