Transmission not shifting into first gear

Tiny
WESLEY LUNDBERG
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  • 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 135,000 MILES
Can’t put it in first gear.
Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 3:20 PM

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Tiny
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Does it shift into all the gears except first?

Will it go into 1st with the engine off?

This could be a bad synchronizer in the transmission.

I attached a picture for you of the assembly. If that is the issue, then the transmission will need to be removed and broken down.

Roy
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Monday, June 29th, 2020 AT 3:02 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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This is typical when the clutch has fallen apart and it wont disengage. I assume you cant put it in any gear correct? This video will help explain with instructions on how to change the clutch out:

https://youtu.be/EpBMj5ZY_bo

This video shows the job being done on a similar car, the process is the same:

https://youtu.be/6N6b5F2ChyE

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Monday, June 29th, 2020 AT 4:41 PM

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