1990 Geo Prizm 1990 Prizm stuck in 2nd gear....

1990 GEO PRIZM
165,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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LEDFOOT
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1990 Prizm with 5-speed manual. The transmission is stuck in 2nd gear. I pulled the likage assembly from the trans and can move the c-shaped linkages inside the transmission and put the trans into other gears, but then it's in whichever gear I put it in AND 2nd. Is the transmission in need of replacement/overhaul or is there another way to get the trans out of 2nd and working correctly again without pulling/rebuilding the trans?
Jan 4, 2009 at 7:35 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Inspect the shift and select cable mounting brackets and hold down clips for wear/broke.
The cable itself may be broke, or a motor mount causing excessive engine movement.
Jan 6, 2009 at 9:15 AM