Gear shifter stuck in third

1991 GEO PRIZM
147,865 MILES • 1.6L • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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LOKASOSA
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Okay, i put a new clutch a year ago but now car had been not shifting gears right but now its stuck in third gear. Now it wont engage and go. what can it be wrong?
Jul 23, 2019 at 11:58 AM
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LOKASOSA
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Hi, need to know why my car is stuck in third gear. please and what to do? thanks
Jul 30, 2019 at 12:46 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Hi,

More than likely your clutch is not operating and disengaging the clutch disc from the fly wheel which is why it is stuck in gear. Basically the clutch is there to remove pressure or tension from the disc and flywheel and if the clutch does not disengage these two then it is very difficult to change gears.

I would suggest having someone press the clutch while you monitor the throw bearing to see if it is operating. If not, you are going to have to remove it and repair/replace it and all other clutch components while you are there.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/clutch-doesnt-work-sometimes-or-not-at-all
Jul 30, 2019 at 3:56 AM
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