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On 96 bmw 38 car wont shift into gear whenrunning

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If the lever won't move, it's probably the shift interlock. If can move the lever, but it doesn't engage, check the transmission fluid.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 04, 2009

SOURCE: my 1990 towncar hesitates at third gear going 38

your tranny is going out. VERY common with the 8 cylinders. Have seen it many many times. You should still be able to drive it for a year or so before it goes completely.
When it revs up just let off the gas til the rpm's go down, and then slowly give gas again.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 17, 2009

SOURCE: Car not shifting into second gear

If the car is grinding when going into reverse, you need to have the clutch bled or repaired.

If it goes into reverse with out grinding, I am sorry to tell you your problem is internal to the gearbox. Bad or damaged Syncro

Good luck



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SOURCE: will not shift

neutral safety switch in console jammed, not releasing handle to change gears.

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SOURCE: My 1986 BMW 325e five speed is stuck in gear. How

replace clutch master slave cylinder.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 18, 2011

SOURCE: 96 pontiac grand prix gear shift moves but wont

Are you saying the automatic transmission will not shift into gear or the shifter won't move into the correct position?

It sounds like you have transmission problems but it could be that your linkage is loose or defective. Not enough information to give you a good starting place.

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