Shift cables

1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
140,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JSEKEE
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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.
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:14 AM
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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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Jun 1, 2015 at 10:01 AM
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JSEKEE
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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
Jun 1, 2015 at 11:27 AM
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