Shift cable replacement instructions

2008 KIA SPECTRA
100,000 MILES • 2.1L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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GR23GR
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Will not go into 1st or 2nd gear but goes into 3rd 4th and 5th and reverse just fine......starts out in third from a dead stop....while in gear the shifter does not really lock in.....it can slide side to side while moving.....weird....what do you think is the problem? Do I need a new transmission or what....?
Jun 2, 2015 at 3:32 PM
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More than likely this is a shift cable issue but it could also be a clutch issue. So here are some guides that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/clutch-symptoms

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/inner-workings-of-a-car-clutch

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throw-out-bearing-replacement

Below is the process from the manual that will help with replacing and inspecting the cable.

Please run through this info and let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
Jun 7, 2021 at 4:38 PM