I have a 2001 Corolla that on occasion will not shift (manual transmission). The clutch works and it is out of gear but the stick shift will not move. I haven't experienced it myself but my daughter has. I have had it at two shops (one a transmission shop) and they can find nothing wrong. Of course it is working perfectly when it is in the shop. Any ideas?
2001 Corolla not Shifting
Nov 13, 2007
3 Replies
If it can't be replicated it didn't happen by definition.
You need a new daughter?
Here's an idea; since it works for you, but not for her, why don't you go for a ride with her driving and find out what's not working properly. My guess is the clutch pedal. It needs a foot to press it to the floor.
Report back with your findings.
There are several possible causes of the condition...
More or less in order of likelihood:
1) the operator is not depressing the clutch pedal far enough; 2) something is obstructing clutch pedal travel; 3) the nylon bushing on the shifter is wearing or broken; 4) there is incorrect fluid in the transmission; 5) the clutch slave cylinder is failing 6) the clutch master cylinder is failingJoin the Discussion
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