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Gears stuck Stuck in 3rd gear, doesn't move to any gear

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Unlees you have had a loss of gear oil this is unusual.
I would first remove the linkage on the gearbox and see i i could manually move the shifter. Obviously, if i could, then the fault is in the shift rods or lever.
If the gear shift on the bix is jammed, the box will gave to come out for strip down and inspect or get another gearbox.
Cheers
Roger

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    Raymond Garris Apr 17, 2014

    if yourc able isnt broke clutch pressure plate and throw ot bering

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SOURCE: The gear shift get's stuck

Could be the shifter interlock switch - your car requires that the brake pedal is pressed before it can come out of park. If that switch is not working, the car won't ever know you're pressing the brake, and won't let the car out of park.

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: 1998 toyota Avalon Shift Gear Stuck

Probably shift interlock solenoid.

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SOURCE: gear lever stuck on '96 Toyota Lucida Estima

Put your foot on the brake and you will be able to move the stick...

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SOURCE: I have a Toyota Corolla AE 100 manual gear shift gets stuck

why my 2006 corolla car gearbox is stuck in third gear and cannot move

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  • Posted on Aug 07, 2011

SOURCE: 2003 Toyota Camry drivers side power seat stuck

This is not necessary...as many have stated...use a hammer with switch in reverse position. Hammer the seat back...it will catch...

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