1993 Isuzu Trooper Stuck in Gear

1993 ISUZU
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EMERALDTF
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1993 Isuzu Trooper 3.6L V6 89000 miles.....my vehicle seems to be stuck in 1st/2nd gear. The shifter lever will not go into 1st or 2nd, but when the lever is floating in Nuetral it will go forward when you let up on the clutch. The lever doesn't seem to go into 5th or reverse either. It will go into 3rd & 4th but when you let up on the clutch it only spins. It also doesn't seem to engage in neutral either because the vehicle will die when you let up on the clutch in any position. It had to be towed backwards because the rear wheels were engaged. The vehicle was/has been running perfect. I went to make a 3 point turn on a down hill incline when this happened....I went forward, back, forward and when I went to reverse again is when it happened. I have already disassmebled the shifter lever and removed it, there is still another metal cover bolted to the transfer case (I think), before I go any further I would like some advice. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you Tambra
Mar 21, 2006 at 6:53 AM
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KENB79764
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where the shifter sits into the shift saddle in the transmission there is a bushing that wears out, this allows the shifter to slip out of the saddle and allows gears to stay locked in.
Apr 5, 2006 at 1:39 AM

Suggested Repair

Inspect the bushing where the shifter sits in the transmission shift saddle. A worn bushing can let the shifter slip out of the saddle and leave gears locked in; replace the worn bushing.

Conversation Summary

A 1993 Isuzu Trooper 3.6L suddenly would not select 1st, 2nd, 5th, or reverse after a three-point turn on a downhill. The shifter felt loose, the vehicle moved or stalled when the clutch was released, and the rear wheels stayed engaged so it had to be towed backward. The owner had already removed the shifter lever. An expert said a worn bushing at the shift saddle lets the shifter slip out and leaves gears locked in.

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