Defective Gearshift

A defective gearshift will prevent the driver of a vehicle with a manual transmission from changing or selecting gears. The gearshift may be detached from its linkage, in which case, it will be easier to move.

Table of Contents

• 1. Symptoms
  • 1.1 Manual Transmission Will Not Shift Into Gear

Symptoms

Manual Transmission Will Not Shift Into Gear

A defective gearshift will prevent the driver from selecting one or any gear. The transmission may be stuck on one gear, in which case the gearshift is no longer responding. The gearshift may also become more difficult to move if it is binding to other parts. It may become easier to move if it is broken off from the rest of the clutch assembly.