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Ryan Murray Posted on Mar 10, 2017

09 Subaru WRX, Shifting Rough

When shifting into various gears, randomley it will feel very hard to actually push the shifter into the next gear. It will make an almost grinding sound once in a while and feel as if the stick vibrates and refuses to go into it's spot in gear. I'm certain I have the clutch down properly when shifting. This is my first standard Vehicle so maybe I am doing something wrong, or is it the car? It only happens a few times a week. I also notice a handfull of times a week it is extra difficult to pull the stick into reverse, I know it is suppose to be a little difficult but this seems a bit too much. It sounds like a grinding or clunking sound beneath me when trying to put it into Reverse (not everytime). What do you think? Also last time I went for service at the Subaru dealer, they said everything seemed fine. I'm assuming the problem did not occur in the short time they had the car. Thanks in advance.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 10, 2008

SOURCE: grinding and very hard to shift, and now the shifter is stuck

how does the clutch pedal feel?..clutch out of adjustment,needs clutch job...kev-mn.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 11, 2008

SOURCE: Tranny problems 03' Dodge Neon sxt 2.0

not sure on the set up of whether its rods or cables on this model for your gear linkages but sounds like one has either detached or broken which should be a relatively easy fix and not too expensive.Get a friend to move through gears while you look under to see whats moving and whats not.

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Marvin

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  • Posted on Dec 15, 2008

SOURCE: The clutch on my '99

U are welcome, glad to help.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 05, 2009

SOURCE: Idle and gear shifting 1987 celica automatic

I would suggest hat you replace the timing belt. The noise that you hear is the belt.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 26, 2009

SOURCE: Gear shifter sticking (auto) from Park to reverse and vice versa.

you need to have the shifting cable lubricated or replaced.

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