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This is by far the best explanation / training video I’ve ever watched on KZfaq and I use KZfaq all the time. This guy is top notch on so many levels.

Bro, your structure, pacing, explanations, and word choice are crazy good here. Bravo.

"Rug"!!!! Holy moly. After multiple repairs for mucho $$$ -- cable, slave & master cylinder -- you're the first mechanic to mention pedal range restriction from a rug. Just removed the factory-installed rug. Problem solved. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

awesome. very well done. zero wasted breath. thank you for the lesson!

Very clearly explained, thanks.

Wow, great information,simply explained...I was having shifting issues and to my surprise it was a rubber floor mat that was an obstruction which he mentioned. I was happy it was such a simple thing and he nailed it as far as trouble shooting. Thanks man, liked and subscribed

Good clear and concise information/explanation with good visual support Thank you for taking the time to make this video

The best am simplest explanation I have ever got on cars, exactly what I was looking for

Great video so easy to understand. Step by step breakdown on where to look and what to do. Thank you so much keep it up.

Brilliant explanation.. All learner drivers should have this explained to save clutch wear by 'riding the clutch' as we call it.

Thank you for the clear and well explained video!

Brilliant video. Thanks

Thank you for this information

What a great explaination of the possible issues. Thank you

Thank you for your good advice

excellent presentation

Thank you so much for this video. I am curious however if you know about non synchronous transmissions as used in medium and heavy duty trucks? I just started driving an Eaton 8LL manual in my quad axle mack dump truck at work and it's been grinding like crazy, and during the day it gets harder to shift, not easy like it used to be where it could mesh together as it should. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hello best explanations Really excellent

Thank you for your video.

Thank you for everything that you do.

Excellent video

I had no idea about how the mechanics of my old lady works (BMW 1 - 2005). This video is very well done! I immediately got the drift! Thank you 😊

Best video ever!!! Thank you so much!!!

Mate thank you very much for this informative video..

Man! Thank you. You're probably the nicest person that I have ever watched on KZfaq as far as car repair goes. My wife's Jette 5speed manual mk4 1.9 tdi has issues with shifting. We did auto to manual swap, then replaced the transmission again for a good one but here and there shift stick gets stiff and it is very difficult to engage or disengage. Or to change the gear. I have to force it very strongly to do make it move. Clutch is brand new, the clutch pedal goes down extremely easy like I have never had with any other car - maybe there's the connection to the problem? I am puzzled on this where to look and what to fix...

Great video. Thank you.

Excellent video, I have a problem with my manual transmission hard to shift. First was shifting between first and second gear vice versa were hard to shift some times, after a while the problem decrease, after some times get stuck in third gear for a while that happens a couple of times and now when a try to change between four and third gear sometimes is not possible to get the shift, I have to take to the second and then change into the third, any advice or suggestion I beginning to think that maybe is the shift cable.

Tq very much for the video. It helps me a lot

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Hi the 1st and reverse gear on my vw touran get completed jammed in gear and I can't get it back out without force or having to turn the engine off. I have had the clutch fluid drained and replaced but its still causing me issues. Do you think this could be the master cylinder or the slave cylinder. ?. The clutch itself isn't spongy and it doesn't get stuck down either.

very good video , thanks.

my second gear on my cobalt ss is completely out, and 4th and reverse some linkage issues, could this be fixed by just replacing the shifter assembly?

Thank you.

I liked your lesson very much

Parked the car last night and this morning it's hard to shift into any gear at all(almost impossible), no grinding noises and eventually I can get it into gear, with the car off it will go into any gear with ease like normal, when car is on is another story.

Hi there i have a problem changing a gear while driving, gear gets stuck this only happening sometime i have rebuild my gear box but still facing the same issue can you help me. what it could be please?

I have this problem on my vauxhall zafira tourer ive had a new clutch fitted and fly wheel. The car was fine for a day. And now the gears get stick and wont change can you please help and advise what can it be.

Good video!

Have problem when shifting into 5th gear it sometimes grinds if i push to far right. Also 3 times reverse wouldnt engage. The reverse camera came on but the car stayed in neutral. 2018 Dacia Sondero Stepway

Hi there, I drive a 2003 corsa and it normally drives ok but recently- like 25 minutes in the journey it get really hard to put it any gear- I literally had to use all my force today to get it in gear. This only happens when lm already driving and this is the second day it has happened. Please help 🙏🏾

I appreciate the simple way you explained. I drive a 2004 Honda Accord, where do I put the transmission fluid?

My mechanic just put in a new reconditioned gearbox in my vw polo 1.4. Now sometimes 2nd gear does not go in the first time. I must try a couple of times or put extra force. Why would this happen?

Thanks for the video. I learned a lot from this short video masterpiece. You sure know how to pass on the knowledge.

Difficulty moving from first to second but it’s intermittent, sometimes only does it once every few hours any advice. 2020 Polo.

I have Audi A3 2.0 tdi When shifting to 1st from stationary, it’s very hard. It will go into gear eventually but any thoughts why?

Hi sir. My problem is that, it is hard to shift from 3rd gear down to lower gear. How to fix it?

This morning I couldn't get into 5th gear or 6th, then while parked and going into reverse it was stiff! I don't usually drive or used my car since I work closer to home now. So not sure what's happening but I noticed that since Christmas the clutch would squeak when Pressing down on the pedal. The clutch was replaced back in August 2020 so it should still be fine? The mechanic I spoke to said that it was an old clutch that would need to be replaced but I told him it's barely 4 years old how's that. He tried to say after 2 years should be changed lol Nah not going back there again. Need to figure out what's wrong, before taking it in... This video was very informative but unfortunately I don't have anywhere where I could lift the car up and try to have a look?

Master cylinders can fail without leaking , they can bleed fluid back into the reservoir and give the same symptoms of hard to select gears and over time the ingagement point gets lower and lower to the floor as the seals continue to fail.

IF YOUR SHIFTER FEELS LIKE YOUR SHIFTING THROUGH CEMENT WHEN CAR IS HOT MAKE SURE THE SHIFTER CABLES ARE NOT RUBBING OR TOO CLOSE TO EXAUST COMPONENTS. MY CASE WAS MISSING HEAT SHEILDING THAT ALLOWED THE CABLES TO SAG ON THE DOWN PIPE. CHEERS

What could be a problem if can't shift gear from 4th or 5th to 3th gear manual transmission, but from 1st works fine?

My 2020 plate I've had for a month has struggled to go into first gear sometimes! It feels like it's blocked, so I've had to bring it out, put it in again and again until it goes in! Then another time I'm stopped and had gear in neutral....I've went into 1st gear and it's not fully engaged with clutch all the way down and jumped back out....another time it fully went in and went to accelerate and made a gear crunching noise, then had to bring out and put in......and finally in 4th gear I can see the gear bobbing back and forwards when engaging and disengaging the accelerator! I've had a vauxhall viva without any issues with the gears and my partner had a Corsa for 11 year with no major issues either! May I ask what do you think the main problem is???

Please make a video on how to bleed the save cylinder on vauxhall meriva 2004

Yes

Thanks for the video! Perhaps you would have ideas for my issue? I have volvo c30 with MTX 75 transmission and it is difficult to shift to 1 and reverse when starting to move, but if I would hold a clutch pressed for more than 30 seconds then the shift is a lot easier, or if I would first shift to 3 then to 1 it is much easier. Also difficult to downshift without rev matching, with rev matching with no problem. When engine is not running shifts easy to any gear. Also when car get's warm issue almost disappears. I had replaced the gearbox oil and it did not give any result, but the oil which came out was quite dark. The car had 45000 km at the time. Biting point of the clutch is quit high, almost at the top so I don't think it is an issue with clutch disengagement. I also tried to put the car on the lift and put on the 1 gear with pressed clutch, the wheels were not moving, so I excluded the master cylinder issue, however I did not check for the leaks. The only idea which I had left is that the splines of the gearbox shaft are not lubricated enough so the clutch disc does not slide easy on the shaft away from the flywheel when clutch is disengaged and creates parasitic torque which is large enough to create resistance for the shifting but not large enough for wheels to spin. It also explains why the smaller the gear the larger the resistance and I guess when car gets hot the spline part of the clutch disc gets expanded + existing oil on the spline works better when warm. Also fits fly if I keep clutch pressed for a while it is easy to shift because from the vibration the clutch disc finally moves away from the flywheel. However I tried to lubricate the splines using a boroscope and oil spray through throughaway bearing window and it did not help. Perhaps the oil did not penetrate to the depth of the splines. Does this theory make any sense for you? Do you have any ideas what I can do?

How about long periods of rev hang, does that cause notchy shifts 🤔

Hi MechanicBase (or anyone else that can possibly help). Im going to apoligize now for the legnth of my question but hopefully ive got all the info in there for the mechanic geniuses here that we all love. I feel I may be on the right path with troubleshooting my issue but any help/advice would be much appreciated. I have a 1990 Toyota hilux RWD - 4Y carby petrol that was used as a daily driver. Roughly 18 months ago it was taken off the road to have some maintenance done - new carby, new head gaskets and some body work, but nothing that would disturb the gearbox as the engine was left in the body during this time. Finally fired it back up and got it running smooth the other weekend but for some reason now I cant get into gear with the engine running and the clutch pushed in. I can turn the engine off and put the truck into gear good as gold but when the motors running its feels like theres a wall or barrier preventing me from moving the stick fully into the gear slot. - still has normal play in the neutral area with motor running so you can line up the shifter to each position fine, but it wont actually slot into the position where 1st, 2nd or 3rd ect are. Closest it would get to actually going in would be reverse but it would start to grind/crunch at a certain point and im not keen on forcing it in lol. Being so long ago its hard to tell but the Clutch pedal could perhaps be a little less springy than before but it feels relatively normal to press and pedal returns just fine, However it is as if the clutch itself isnt doing anything. Therss no noise that comes with the clutch being pushed in either which i beleive you would normally hear if the release bearing was having issues. Everything sounds and feels normal and as it should. Ive also put the stick into gear with the engine switched off and then turned the ignition over to see if i would lurch foward with the clutch pedal pushed in and it did indeed. So this is where I stand... Does anyone know if its even possible that my clutch plate (which was working fine beforehand) could have somehow crapped itself while not in use for roughly 18 months or is this likely to be something else like the release bearing seizing or even something else thats less intrusive haha. Im probably clutching at straws here but if i can avoid having to take out the gearbox then im a happy man haha Again, Any advice is much appreciated.

Worn synchroniser ring👍👍

Hi, my corsa 1.2 2013 will shift into all gears including reverse when engine is off, but will not shift at all when the engine is running. Any idea?

I drive a manual Scion XB 2008. I've put 220,000 miles on it, never changed the transmission fluid or clutch. Is it overdue? Once in a blue moon, it's hard to go into 3rd gear. Only happens a few times a year. How often should clutches be replaced in general? Great video and explanations by the way.

Tow days ago my car won’t go into all gears when starting machine when off then all gears was okay. then i replacement clutch and pressure plate it’s solve that problem but now won’t go just into reverse gear and little hard I first gear so what will the problem can you help me?? Opel astra 2005 manual

Thank you for the video. It is very helpful. I have a mk 5 vw polo petrol with manual 5 speed gearbox. 110,000 miles. I don't drive it very hard. I do a lot of miles in 5th gear at 50mph. Recently I have had trouble going from 4th to 5th gear. The gear level just won't let me put it into 5th. If I am a bit more aggressive with using the throttle and then coming off it then somethimes will go into 5th. All other gears are fine and go in very smoothly. The weather has got very cold recently and in a couple of my old cars before this seemed to affect gears. I am hoping that the gearbox is fine and the problem is something 'cheaper'. Any advice would be appreciated and I am sure will help a lot of others. Thanks

Hi there, my gear changes improve when the engine has got to running temperature, I couldn't see any answers for that problem in your clip, many thanks for a suggestion for a cure.

My car won't go into gears when the engine is turned on, but when the engine is off it goes to every gear without even pressing the clutch pedal. Some mechanic told me to replace a clutch kit but I just want to know if is possible to replace the slave cylinder only?

2010 Audi a4 2.0 tdi manual Very hard to get into reverse or 1st gear. Driving through the other gears are fine but the biting point is about an inch off the floor…. Any ideas guys?

My Peugeot 308 2013 is hard to shift on 1 and 2 gear. Is it easy fix or expensive fix?

2007 how about linkage issues?

Hi guys, I have manual transmission car. I am having trouble shifting into any gear only when it is driven for sometime. Once it is cooldown it shift just fine. Clutch don't sink, it is stiff. No leakage in master or slave cylinder. No issue with shifter linkage as it shif just fine when it is cold. Now what am left with is either clutch if am right. Or could it be air in clutch but like i said, clutch padle don't sink. Any advice guys? Or bad transmission oil.

Please help. My mechanic just changed my mercedese a150 clutch disc. Now when I clutched down completely, the gear cannot select. Unless i clutch half way. And the clutch pedal is so hard

I just got my first new car. It's a 24 Honda Civic Hatch 2.0 6speed. I'm curious about how stiff and hard it is to shift. I've only owned used Manuals and they all shifted smoothly like butter. Is it because it's new? Or is it the car? I can't seem to find any info online about new standard transmissions being hard to engage. Thanks all and wonderful video!

Thank you for this video! It helped me understand how both clutches & transmissions function, and function together. It also helped me understand what issue I might be having Thank you very much. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

I have a 2007 Hyundai Sonata, when I press the clutch for 1st gear it for some reason gets stuck and I loose clutch pressure, and I'll wait a second and the pressure comes back. Someone said to check the fluid for the clutch on the fire wall but I can't see it and I looked very hard for it can you help me please thank you

Please help... My car can't engage gears in a cold weather but the issue is not the same when the weather is warm

my van wont go into reverse or fifth gear ..it was fine and then just stopped working...?any ideas ? great video..i like the hand movement's

I can move my shift stick around but when I release my clutch it does nog get into gear. What could be the problem?

My transmission seems to be working fine when I am driving but the problem I got is when I go to start it I got to push the clutch to the floor and sometimes it still doesn't start its a 96 Ford pick up

My manual transmission is easy to shift gear on the first hour of usage. After that it becomes difficult (almost impossible) to shift gears. The next day, it's the same problem - easy to shift for the first hour, then difficult to shift afterwards. Is this a mechanical problem or an oil problem?

Hello boss I have a Dacia Logan 2016 and my clutch pedal get a bit spongy when is hot weather or when a keep using the clutch for example in heavy traffic. I check for any leaks but no leaks , sometimes is hard to put in gear when is hot Do you know what the problem can be ? Is just when the clutch get hot from weather or use.

Question: I have a 1994 Chevrolet S10 2.2 liter/standard transmission; it will shift without any issues while the truck is OFF, but while it is running it will not go into any gear, it just grinds and the stick won't enter any gear. What do you think is the cause of this ?

My 1985 f350 dump (floor shift) shifts fine while sitting, but trouble shifting while under power?

Hello , I have been facing issue while shifting to 2nd gear, the gear shift seems to be harder when shifting to second and it doesn’t occur every-time(most of the times).It’s a new Jeep compass diesel variant (started noticing this issue while under 3000 kms). Had replaced the clutch set and clutch plate which was under warranty but still issue is not resolved. Any help on this??

I have an audi A4 2017 manual and have an issue going from 1st to 2nd gear only. At first it was only when revs where above 2500 however now not engaging in 2nd gear at all. Have no issues shifting down to second gear and all other gear changes smooth. Any idea what could be causing this and what the fix would be?

Like, the best video !

I had this isue and i change the flywheel…the hard shifting it’s gone..but some times the gears loks like touching somewhere…

Excellent video. You're a real pro.

1992 chevy k1500 nv4500, sloppy shifter, If anyone has a sloppy shifter, pull the shifter stub out and use a prybar to push the two pins back inward on the tower, I used wire to wrap it and keep them from backing out, my shifter is 100% better, took me a minute to figure it out, I was bout ready to just sell the truck before this.

Clutch and biting point is perfect but the gears are extremely hard to get into. Any ideas?

I have a Nissan qashqai 2007 and today it’s decided it doesn’t went to go into reverse gear at all! All the other gears are fine. I’ve read it could be linkages but I have no idea. Any advice?

Well, at least now I have an idea what could be the issue of my Skoda Octavia 2 (2008). Tho I saw this too late as my clutch is probably burned. It actually happend today. I was going to work, the car barelly shifted into gears. While on the road the car stopped going into gears, saw smoke coming out of the hood and a strong smell of clutch fluid going straight into my nose. I quickly got in a sade place on the side of the road and shut it down. That scared me really badly.

I like the way you're copying Chris Fix with your hands

My car's behaviour suits your explanation on linkages. How do I fix that?

Its 07:34 in Jamaica 26 of may, my clutch lost pressure and wont engaged once the car starts but it moves after selected before the car starts and also stops the car but it wont change into another gear its a 1992 starlet

First I lost gears , checked bushes, clutch test was all OK, checked fluid level was low and very black so drained it out an put fresh new fluid in. Starting to get some gears back but it's still hard to shift ? Any suggestions please?

2008 Ford Ranger, hard to get into first, hot or cold. Have to force it in. Any ideas?

My 2004 Mazda 3 is having trouble shifting into gear and it's making a grinding sound from the transmission what could it be

What is the cause for strong vibration when releasing clutch on first gear

My car willnt select gear when cold i have to start the car in gear and drive for 5 minutes onces its warm it selects gear what could be the cause

Please help me ! peugeot 208 does not shift to 5th gear

Pretty positive it’s my throw out bearing but the car will go into all gears while off but once I start and press the clutch it won’t do anything doesn’t even act like the clutch is engaged

I have a kia bukkie K2700, the gear lever is hard to shift, how can I get assistance