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Saturn SL1 Hard shift into first

Tiny
BARITZ113
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Transmission problem
Saturn SL1 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 89000 miles

When downshifting or sometimes just shifting into first gear the stick will not go and to get it to go into gear you have to double clutch. For now I am fine with this inconvenience if there is a inexpensive way to fix it but will this problem end up breaking my bank in the future
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Friday, September 25th, 2009 AT 9:41 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi baritz113,

Thank you for the donation.

Quite a number of vehicles do have this problem and at times it is aggravated by the cluth disc moving away from the flywheel late.

If it is from within the trans, a gear oil change often reduces or eliminates the problem. If it is due to the scynchronizer rings, then the repair is going to be more expensive as it requires rebuilding the trans assy.

If it is due to the clutch, the input ( clutch) shaft, it lacks lubrication and the clutch disc is moving away from the flywheel slower than expected. A clutch system service or replacement is required to resolve the problem.
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Sunday, September 27th, 2009 AT 9:43 AM
Tiny
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When you say alot of cars have this problem do you mean alot of Saturn SC1's have this problem or just cars in general?
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Sunday, September 27th, 2009 AT 4:56 PM
Tiny
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All cars in general would face such problems.
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Monday, September 28th, 2009 AT 8:14 AM

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