Problem Getting In Gear!!

pilot37 · December 25th, 2009, 05:18 PM

I have a 2003 Termi vert with 27,000 miles. In the last week, it stopped going into gear or becoming very sticky. When the engine is not running, it runs through 1-6 with ease but will not go into reverse. Engine starts and it still won't go in reverse. During driving it has become increasingly difficult to get into gear at high rpm. Could this be any of the following? A) clutch plate B) clutch fork C) clutch itself D) clutch master cylinder E) synchros (unlikely since I doubt all the synchros would go out at once)

Any help would be appreciated.

Merry Christmas!

pilot37 · December 26th, 2009, 02:09 AM

Solved it myself...

For future reference if anyone encounters this problem, its a free ten second fix. With car off, pull the clutch pedal up with your hands. Then get in and push the pedal to the floor with your foot. SN95 Mustangs come with an automatic clutch adjuster. Whew that sure saved me several hundred dollars lol. Now it shifts good-as-new

Lefty · December 26th, 2009, 11:16 AM

Gotta love the auto adjustment.

C MY 4D · December 28th, 2009, 11:57 AM

I would look at it closer and make sure the teeth on the quadrant are still in good shape. They tend to strip when they get older.

M.P. Cobra Fan · December 28th, 2009, 03:46 PM

Common problem on these damn things. One of these days I am going to change out my quadrant.

C MY 4D · December 28th, 2009, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by M.P. Cobra Fan

Common problem on these damn things. One of these days I am going to change out my quadrant.

If it was me I would just buy one and keep it in the box until the plastic one breaks. Sometimes having a adjustable setup can be more trouble than it's worth.

M.P. Cobra Fan · December 28th, 2009, 07:02 PM

Not a bad idea. Good thinking sweet cheeks.

December 25th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#1
pilot37 Regular 03 SVT Vert/'00 V6 Vert Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 208 iTrader: 0 reviews	Problem Getting In Gear!! I have a 2003 Termi vert with 27,000 miles. In the last week, it stopped going into gear or becoming very sticky. When the engine is not running, it runs through 1-6 with ease but will not go into reverse. Engine starts and it still won't go in reverse. During driving it has become increasingly difficult to get into gear at high rpm. Could this be any of the following? A) clutch plate B) clutch fork C) clutch itself D) clutch master cylinder E) synchros (unlikely since I doubt all the synchros would go out at once) Any help would be appreciated. Merry Christmas! __________________ 2003 Terminator--JLT C/F CAI, Magnaflow Cat-back MM Mountain Crusader Club--MMMCC link MM Cobra Club #60

December 26th, 2009, 02:09 AM	#2
pilot37 Regular 03 SVT Vert/'00 V6 Vert Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 208 iTrader: 0 reviews	Solved it myself... For future reference if anyone encounters this problem, its a free ten second fix. With car off, pull the clutch pedal up with your hands. Then get in and push the pedal to the floor with your foot. SN95 Mustangs come with an automatic clutch adjuster. Whew that sure saved me several hundred dollars lol. Now it shifts good-as-new __________________ 2003 Terminator--JLT C/F CAI, Magnaflow Cat-back MM Mountain Crusader Club--MMMCC link MM Cobra Club #60

December 26th, 2009, 11:16 AM	#3
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	Gotta love the auto adjustment. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

December 28th, 2009, 11:57 AM	#4
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,806 iTrader: 8 reviews	I would look at it closer and make sure the teeth on the quadrant are still in good shape. They tend to strip when they get older. __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

December 28th, 2009, 03:46 PM	#5
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	Common problem on these damn things. One of these days I am going to change out my quadrant. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

December 28th, 2009, 07:02 PM	#7
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	Not a bad idea. Good thinking sweet cheeks. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

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