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Old 01-08-2012, 09:12 PM
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Question First gear hard to get into from neutral

I got my 2007 5-sp manual with 93k miles just a couple days ago. I like it a lot, but sometimes it's hard to get into first from neutral, as if there's something that blocks it. It's especially annoying at a stop light. I've tried pressing the clutch again, but didn't notice a difference. However, once in first, the shifter goes smoothly between 1 and 2 and back. This doesn't happen all the time though. What could be the reason? Thanks.

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Old 01-08-2012, 09:21 PM
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I got my 2007 5-sp manual with 93k miles just a couple days ago. I like it a lot, but sometimes it's hard to get into first from neutral, as if there's something that blocks it. It's especially annoying at a stop light. I've tried pressing the clutch again, but didn't notice a difference. However, once in first, the shifter goes smoothly between 1 and 2 and back. This doesn't happen all the time though. What could be the reason?
just throwing some ideas out there.. clutch fluid full? or dirty? perhaps the slave is taking a crap.... im sure someone else with more knowledge will chime in
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Old 01-08-2012, 09:23 PM
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just throwing some ideas out there.. clutch fluid full? or dirty? perhaps the slave is taking a crap.... im sure someone else with more knowledge will chime in
Thanks. Hmm... I thought it might be clutch related. Hope it's not a big deal.
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Old 01-12-2012, 01:06 PM
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Default Re: First gear hard to get into from neutral

My Ranger is a little "sticky" going into first too, but the clutch and master cylinder were just replaced a month ago so I'm pretty sure it's not that because it shifts fine otherwise and doesn't slip or stutter. How many miles are on your truck? Mine's got 205k and I always just thought these things happen with age, but I could be wrong.
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Old 01-12-2012, 01:47 PM
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Thanks, good to know. Mine has 93k only. Actually it's working fine most of the time, for some reason every once in a while it has that 'block' feel. It might be the way I'm directing the stick shift.

When I had a problem with the master cylinder (an internal leak) once in the little car I now got rid of, the engine would stall at a stop despite my pressing the clutch. Don't remember having any problems with shifting.

I'll check the fluid anyway to make sure.
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Old 01-12-2012, 02:12 PM
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Any grinding when you are shifting into first ?
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Old 01-12-2012, 02:48 PM
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No grinding. That would probably mean the clutch doesn't fully disengage?
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Old 01-13-2012, 05:50 AM
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Or engage , yes . is the linkage binding on anything maybe ? Shift rods etc ?
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Old 01-13-2012, 06:07 AM
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syncro?
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Old 01-13-2012, 07:00 AM
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Hmm, it starts to sound scary...
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Old 01-13-2012, 07:40 AM
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I got my 2007 5-sp manual with 93k miles just a couple days ago. I like it a lot, but sometimes it's hard to get into first from neutral, as if there's something that blocks it. It's especially annoying at a stop light. I've tried pressing the clutch again, but didn't notice a difference. However, once in first, the shifter goes smoothly between 1 and 2 and back. This doesn't happen all the time though. What could be the reason? Thanks.
Try going down into 2nd before going up to first.. I have always been in the habbit of automatically putting it in second as I'm coming to a stop.. When I don't roll up in second I do sometimes have trouble going straight to first..

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Also, if you're driving around in 4wd "because it is winter", you're in an idiot. It should only be engaged in conditions that warrant the extra drive traction. Using 4wd on dry pavement WILL wreck your shit.
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Old 01-13-2012, 07:41 AM
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^^ and I mean just roll up to the stop sign/light with the shifter in second but still have the clutch pressed..

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Also, if you're driving around in 4wd "because it is winter", you're in an idiot. It should only be engaged in conditions that warrant the extra drive traction. Using 4wd on dry pavement WILL wreck your shit.
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Old 01-13-2012, 08:54 AM
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^^ and I mean just roll up to the stop sign/light with the shifter in second but still have the clutch pressed..

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Thanks, I ll try it.

What's strange is that there doesn t seem to be a pattern for this thing to happen. This morning for instance I started at around 32 F and it was shifting like butter. Most of the time it s fine.
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Old 01-13-2012, 09:21 AM
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Thanks, I ll try it.

What's strange is that there doesn t seem to be a pattern for this thing to happen. This morning for instance I started at around 32 F and it was shifting like butter. Most of the time it s fine.
Sounds like mine.. try the method I offered..

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Also, if you're driving around in 4wd "because it is winter", you're in an idiot. It should only be engaged in conditions that warrant the extra drive traction. Using 4wd on dry pavement WILL wreck your shit.
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Old 01-13-2012, 09:50 AM
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Default Re: First gear hard to get into from neutral

I have read all the postings and I believe they point to shifter bushing are wore out but not so much as giving you a problem all the time yet.
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