Loose shift stick

REDWOOD1488

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2002 MAZDA PROTEGE
2.0L
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
233,000 MILES

Shifts perfect but has tons of play while in gear.

Saturday, November 25th, 2017 AT 12:37 PM

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HARRY P

MECHANIC
2,293 POSTS

I would check where the shift linkage goes into the transmission. Sometimes they can get a little loose and cause this type of problem. Also, pull the boot around the shifter off and make sure everything is tight there too.

Let us know what you find.