Defective Gearshift Linkage

The gearshift uses a series of rods and levers, or linkage, to transfer the motion of the gearshift and select the gear. If the linkage is defective, the gearshift may not be able to engage one or any gear. See defective gearshift.

Table of Contents

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

Symptoms

Manual Transmission Will Not Shift Into Gear

Defective linkage in the gearshift will prevent the driver from selecting a gear. The gearshift may feel loose, if the linkage is broken or otherwise separated from the gearshift. The gearshift may be hard to move if the linkage is binding up and preventing the movement of the gearshift.