Transmission not shifting into first gear

2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
135,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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WESLEY LUNDBERG
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Can’t put it in first gear.
Jun 28, 2020 at 3:20 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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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

Jun 29, 2020 at 3:02 PM
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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.
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:41 PM
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