Clutch issues

GYPSYSOUL77

MEMBER
2003 SATURN ION
2.2L
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
160,000 MILES

I bought the car and first gear doesn't work. Ran scans and needed that TPS and O2 sensor. I replaced the TPS first still doesn't work and grinds a little going into third. Does the clutch just need adjusting, replaced or am I looking at complete transmission rebuild?

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,885 POSTS

Welcome to 2CarPros.

First gear doesn't work at all? Does it make any type of noise? Is the clutch fluid full? Have you checked the shift linkage?

Lets start simple. Here are directions for adjusting the shift cable. Something may be out of adjustment or broken. Take a look through the procedure and try it to see if it helps. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

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2003 Saturn ION L4-2.2L VIN F
Adjustments
Vehicle Transmission and Drivetrain Manual Transmission/Transaxle Shift Linkage Shift Cable Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS
Shift Cable Adjustment
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the cup holder.

Pic 1

3. Lift and unlock the shift cable retainers.

Pic 2

4. Push the shifter neutral lock clip. Move the shifter slightly in order to center the lock clip.
5. Ensure that the transmission is in neutral.

Pic 3

6. Press and lock the shift cable retainers.

Pic 4

7. Pull the shifter neutral lock clip to its original position.
8. Install the cup holder.

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Let me know what you find or if this helps.

Joe

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