why 5th gear auto releases?

1997 PROTON
400,000 MILES
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LINKHAM
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when i use 5th gear in my car, it auto releases and back to neutral position. can I know why this is happening?
Jun 13, 2012 at 7:49 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Make sure the trans fluid is full. If it is, check linkage and if it is good, chances are you have a bad syncro in the trans,
Jun 13, 2012 at 8:51 PM
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