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Tiny
JSEKEE
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  • 1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 140,000 MILES
Ok let me try and explain this. I have a 98 Mitsubishi eclipse, New clutch, New master cylinder. When I go from 1st gear to second gear it doesn't catch, so I have to shift to third. Sometimes second gear works sometime s it doesn't, it's the same with 4th gear and reverse. If I am stopped with engine running with my foot off the clutch I can move the stick into 2nd, 4th and reverse, but not into 1st, 3rd and 5th. Can you please tell me where I should start to diagnose the problem. Oh and the check engine light came on shortly after this problem started.
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Monday, June 1st, 2015 AT 9:14 AM

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Tiny
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Scan for codes for check engine problem. Your shift problem will be one of a couple of things its' either the shift cable is worn out or out of adjustment or an internal trans problem like synchronizer on one or whatever gear you are having a problem with pic shows how to adjust.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Monday, June 1st, 2015 AT 10:01 AM
Tiny
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I decided to dig in there and check the shift linkage cables or whatever they are called and sure enough I found a clip sitting on top of the engine that fit right on the cable. The problem has gone away, but I think I need to replace part or all of the cable assembly. Thank you for the quick response
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Monday, June 1st, 2015 AT 11:27 AM

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