AW11 does not go into gear!!!

randomxzero · 12-11-2008, 06:31 PM

Why would it not want to go into gear??
i checked the fork "something" above the transmission
right under the thermostat housing and it had a bent piece on inside the cover. so i got a new part...
it started working well again...
then boom it doesn't want to be normal again.
it will go into first and second..
but not into the rest or neutral!!...
AHH what can it be!!!!!!

ve2dict · 12-11-2008, 06:50 PM

when u say it wont go into gear do u mean it goes in physically but nothing happens or physically just wont go in? id say could be a bent shift fork or a bad syncro. if u cant rebuild the inside of the trans yourself your best bet is to go get a junk yard trans for about 250$ ....but thats just my opinion

ve2dict · 12-11-2008, 06:52 PM

....er that is if your shift cables are working properly.....didnt consider that

randomxzero · 12-11-2008, 06:55 PM

the shifter is all messed up..
it physically does move... but only into first or second and when i sift up theres a click sound...

ve2dict · 12-11-2008, 06:58 PM

so inside the car the shifter will go into the other positions besides 1st and 2nd?

randomxzero · 12-11-2008, 07:40 PM

no only stays in first or second..
wont go into neutral or any other gears..

ve2dict · 12-11-2008, 07:57 PM

well i would say you either have a cable problem or a trans internal problem the easiest to eliminate is the cables....check um out where they connect to the transmission. if no problems are found there then i would say u have an internal transmission problem

randomxzero · 12-11-2008, 08:10 PM

ya everything is connected right...
what could it be inside though??
i want to do the work myself..

ve2dict · 12-11-2008, 08:20 PM

well i would say if it stuck in the way you explained it would be a bent shift fork. if it were a syncro i would think it would shift but not go into gear. im really surprised no one else has offered no information on this. i know on mine it had a similar problem where it was stuck in one gear. if you have the tools to take apart the trans i suppose you can fix it yourself though. if u wanna go that route the first thing to do is remove the cables from the trans and atempt to shift it by useing the levers coming off the transmission. if stuck i would say take apart and look for bent forks or shafts inside. if u look up a how a manual trans works diagram or something that might give u a better idea of what im saying. manual trans' are pretty simple and straight forward though u have you diff , input and output shafts, sliding gears and fixed gears on the shaft forks to move the sliding gears and shafts for the forks to ride on when you move the shifter you are moving the sliding gears to engage other gears.....ok actually your moving a syncro but same basic thing ....

randomxzero · 12-11-2008, 08:41 PM

ya at first that fork was bent..
and we got a new one... could it be bent again..
it was doing fine.. for a while..
then all of a sudden it did it again...
ya i know.. it usually takes quite a while for people to help you when posting up a topic..
but thx man for replying so quick..

ve2dict · 12-11-2008, 09:02 PM

im talking about the shift forks inside the case http://www.ae92gts.com/images/tech/t...ebuild/412.jpg those big things riding on the shafts.....that website might give u an idea of what your getting into also

randomxzero · 12-12-2008, 12:55 AM

I have the C50 transmission..
a little different but ya.
i know what im getting into been reading up on it..
but i mean trial and error..
and if i make it work i have learned something new..
im not a big fan of taking my car to the shop..
i like my car to be worked on by me..
i can actually mean it when when i saw that my blood and sweat went into it..

ve2dict · 12-12-2008, 12:34 PM

im not saying take it to a shop i just think it will be more cost efficient to buy a trans from a junk yard if indeed it is an internal trans problem...hell im a mechanic and i would probable just go get a 250$ trans from a junk yard

lsgheero · 12-12-2008, 12:40 PM

Thats what I would do lol too much of a pita to fubar with a trans when they are common at the scrap yard for our cars.

Jackstand Queen · 12-12-2008, 12:57 PM

In order to work on a tranny, you need a lot of expensive tools and be unusually skilled at mechanical work. I've rebuilt engines, bearings rings and all. But I wouldn't go inside one of our trannies for all the tea in china.

Just another input for the "get a junkyard tranny" chorus.

randomxzero · 12-12-2008, 05:34 PM

okay i will do that!!..

thanks how much would they run about??
my friend got one for his GTS for a 100 dollars.. but i think if i go on a half day i could get a cheaper one..

ve2dict · 12-12-2008, 05:39 PM

ive bought 2 or 3 they were always 250 each. just through a good one away a few weeks ago befor i purchased a mr2 after not having one for a long time

randomxzero · 12-12-2008, 05:47 PM

damn really?? i just check the prices at the local junkyard ya it'll be around 200 for all..
maybe if im lucky i can pick one up from someone who is parting out...

12-11-2008, 06:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
randomxzero Downshift to Reverse! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 562 Posts: 1,034 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	AW11 does not go into gear!!! Why would it not want to go into gear?? i checked the fork "something" above the transmission right under the thermostat housing and it had a bent piece on inside the cover. so i got a new part... it started working well again... then boom it doesn't want to be normal again. it will go into first and second.. but not into the rest or neutral!!... AHH what can it be!!!!!!

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12-11-2008, 06:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
ve2dict Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 125 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	when u say it wont go into gear do u mean it goes in physically but nothing happens or physically just wont go in? id say could be a bent shift fork or a bad syncro. if u cant rebuild the inside of the trans yourself your best bet is to go get a junk yard trans for about 250$ ....but thats just my opinion

12-11-2008, 06:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
ve2dict Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 125 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	....er that is if your shift cables are working properly.....didnt consider that

12-11-2008, 06:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
randomxzero Downshift to Reverse! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 562 Posts: 1,034 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	the shifter is all messed up.. it physically does move... but only into first or second and when i sift up theres a click sound...

12-11-2008, 06:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
ve2dict Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 125 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	so inside the car the shifter will go into the other positions besides 1st and 2nd?

12-11-2008, 07:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
randomxzero Downshift to Reverse! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 562 Posts: 1,034 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	no only stays in first or second.. wont go into neutral or any other gears..

12-11-2008, 07:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
ve2dict Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 125 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	well i would say you either have a cable problem or a trans internal problem the easiest to eliminate is the cables....check um out where they connect to the transmission. if no problems are found there then i would say u have an internal transmission problem

12-11-2008, 08:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
randomxzero Downshift to Reverse! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 562 Posts: 1,034 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	ya everything is connected right... what could it be inside though?? i want to do the work myself..

12-11-2008, 08:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
ve2dict Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 125 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	well i would say if it stuck in the way you explained it would be a bent shift fork. if it were a syncro i would think it would shift but not go into gear. im really surprised no one else has offered no information on this. i know on mine it had a similar problem where it was stuck in one gear. if you have the tools to take apart the trans i suppose you can fix it yourself though. if u wanna go that route the first thing to do is remove the cables from the trans and atempt to shift it by useing the levers coming off the transmission. if stuck i would say take apart and look for bent forks or shafts inside. if u look up a how a manual trans works diagram or something that might give u a better idea of what im saying. manual trans' are pretty simple and straight forward though u have you diff , input and output shafts, sliding gears and fixed gears on the shaft forks to move the sliding gears and shafts for the forks to ride on when you move the shifter you are moving the sliding gears to engage other gears.....ok actually your moving a syncro but same basic thing ....

12-11-2008, 08:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
randomxzero Downshift to Reverse! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 562 Posts: 1,034 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	ya at first that fork was bent.. and we got a new one... could it be bent again.. it was doing fine.. for a while.. then all of a sudden it did it again... ya i know.. it usually takes quite a while for people to help you when posting up a topic.. but thx man for replying so quick..

12-11-2008, 09:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
ve2dict Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 125 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	im talking about the shift forks inside the case http://www.ae92gts.com/images/tech/t...ebuild/412.jpg those big things riding on the shafts.....that website might give u an idea of what your getting into also

12-12-2008, 12:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
randomxzero Downshift to Reverse! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 562 Posts: 1,034 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I have the C50 transmission.. a little different but ya. i know what im getting into been reading up on it.. but i mean trial and error.. and if i make it work i have learned something new.. im not a big fan of taking my car to the shop.. i like my car to be worked on by me.. i can actually mean it when when i saw that my blood and sweat went into it..

12-12-2008, 12:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
ve2dict Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 125 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	im not saying take it to a shop i just think it will be more cost efficient to buy a trans from a junk yard if indeed it is an internal trans problem...hell im a mechanic and i would probable just go get a 250$ trans from a junk yard

12-12-2008, 12:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
lsgheero RAR! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 614 Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Thats what I would do lol too much of a pita to fubar with a trans when they are common at the scrap yard for our cars.

12-12-2008, 12:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jackstand Queen Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 677 Thanks: 52 Thanked 56 Times in 53 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	In order to work on a tranny, you need a lot of expensive tools and be unusually skilled at mechanical work. I've rebuilt engines, bearings rings and all. But I wouldn't go inside one of our trannies for all the tea in china. Just another input for the "get a junkyard tranny" chorus.

12-12-2008, 05:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
randomxzero Downshift to Reverse! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 562 Posts: 1,034 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	okay i will do that!!.. thanks how much would they run about?? my friend got one for his GTS for a 100 dollars.. but i think if i go on a half day i could get a cheaper one..

12-12-2008, 05:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
ve2dict Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 125 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	ive bought 2 or 3 they were always 250 each. just through a good one away a few weeks ago befor i purchased a mr2 after not having one for a long time

12-12-2008, 05:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
randomxzero Downshift to Reverse! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 562 Posts: 1,034 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	damn really?? i just check the prices at the local junkyard ya it'll be around 200 for all.. maybe if im lucky i can pick one up from someone who is parting out...