Car parked for two weeks - can't select gears
06 January 2018, 02:31 PM
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Car parked for two weeks - can't select gears
So i've not been using the Subaru much recently mainly due to the cracked wishbones which are being replaced next week, went out today to start it up reverse it a little down the drive but the damn thing will not go into gear.
With the engine off the only gears i can select are 3rd, 5th and reverse, with the engine on if try and select a gear it just grinds. The clutch peddle feels no different and the fluid level is where it should be.
Tried to start it in reverse but it won't turn over. Can i assume the clutch is stuck?
With the engine off the only gears i can select are 3rd, 5th and reverse, with the engine on if try and select a gear it just grinds. The clutch peddle feels no different and the fluid level is where it should be.
Tried to start it in reverse but it won't turn over. Can i assume the clutch is stuck?
06 January 2018, 06:00 PM
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So i've not been using the Subaru much recently mainly due to the cracked wishbones which are being replaced next week, went out today to start it up reverse it a little down the drive but the damn thing will not go into gear.
With the engine off the only gears i can select are 3rd, 5th and reverse, with the engine on if try and select a gear it just grinds. The clutch peddle feels no different and the fluid level is where it should be.
Tried to start it in reverse but it won't turn over. Can i assume the clutch is stuck?
With the engine off the only gears i can select are 3rd, 5th and reverse, with the engine on if try and select a gear it just grinds. The clutch peddle feels no different and the fluid level is where it should be.
Tried to start it in reverse but it won't turn over. Can i assume the clutch is stuck?
Seems like it............
If you can select fifth gear, then try push/rock the car in gear to free clutch off.
Push car towards some blocks to stop it running away from you, (if your trying to do it by yourself)............or you may live up to your name.
good luck.............
06 January 2018, 06:14 PM
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Managed to start the car in reverse. There was a little bang/knock and the smell of burnt clutch which soon went away.
Once the wishbones are replaced later this week I'm going to take it for a long run.
Once the wishbones are replaced later this week I'm going to take it for a long run.
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