Need advice on shifting issue

cobracutie3 · November 10th, 2010, 11:35 AM

Hey guys

New to this site..

Just recently bought a 99 cobra 80,000 miles on it... had it for about a couple weeks, was having an issue with the shifting (wanted it to bite lower) Car has a Steeda firewall adjuster on it, adjusted/loosened it up a bit, now the car wont even shift into any gears at all unless the car is not running...

What could my problem be..?

just bought a new clutch cabe too was going to install later today but wanted to get advice from the guys beforehand

thanx

AnotherS197GT · November 10th, 2010, 07:36 PM

I had a clutch go out on a 99 Hyundai and that fucker refused to shift unless the car was off. Clutch might be toast.

tfofkyle · November 11th, 2010, 02:50 AM

maybe you loosened it up too much and now the clutch isnt fully disengaging. try tightening it back up and see if that helps. one or two clicks goes a long way on those firewall adjusters

on a side note im very jealous of your car

hjb96gt · November 15th, 2010, 10:35 PM

Agree with the guy above, definitely too loose now. Once youve gotten it tightened back up, you can slightly move the pedal itself by loosening the bolt holding it in place(mark where it was aligned with whiteout) and you have a small about of room to play with the pedal before you must tighten that bolt back. I personally havent tried this but it seems possible and its a least worth a try. If it works, tighten the clutch cable as needed. If it doesnt work, place it back in the former position(refer to marks and be sure to torque the bolt to spec) and check into a pedal adjustment kit.

cobracutie3 · November 16th, 2010, 10:10 PM

hey thanks guys..ended up being the clutch cable..the cable was bent pretty much..all messed up.i probably had something to do with it.. oh well u live and learn.. thanks for all help.. i know where to come next time

November 10th, 2010, 11:35 AM	#1
cobracutie3 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	Need advice on shifting issue Hey guys New to this site.. Just recently bought a 99 cobra 80,000 miles on it... had it for about a couple weeks, was having an issue with the shifting (wanted it to bite lower) Car has a Steeda firewall adjuster on it, adjusted/loosened it up a bit, now the car wont even shift into any gears at all unless the car is not running... What could my problem be..? just bought a new clutch cabe too was going to install later today but wanted to get advice from the guys beforehand thanx

November 10th, 2010, 07:36 PM	#2
AnotherS197GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 5,875 iTrader: 7 reviews	I had a clutch go out on a 99 Hyundai and that fucker refused to shift unless the car was off. Clutch might be toast. __________________ \| COMP CAMS \| FRPP \| PYPES \| CDC \| UMI \|

November 11th, 2010, 02:50 AM	#3
tfofkyle Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,682 iTrader: 0 reviews	maybe you loosened it up too much and now the clutch isnt fully disengaging. try tightening it back up and see if that helps. one or two clicks goes a long way on those firewall adjusters on a side note im very jealous of your car __________________

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November 15th, 2010, 10:35 PM	#4
hjb96gt Newbie 1996 Mustang Gt Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 reviews	Agree with the guy above, definitely too loose now. Once youve gotten it tightened back up, you can slightly move the pedal itself by loosening the bolt holding it in place(mark where it was aligned with whiteout) and you have a small about of room to play with the pedal before you must tighten that bolt back. I personally havent tried this but it seems possible and its a least worth a try. If it works, tighten the clutch cable as needed. If it doesnt work, place it back in the former position(refer to marks and be sure to torque the bolt to spec) and check into a pedal adjustment kit.

November 16th, 2010, 10:10 PM	#5
cobracutie3 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	hey thanks guys..ended up being the clutch cable..the cable was bent pretty much..all messed up.i probably had something to do with it.. oh well u live and learn.. thanks for all help.. i know where to come next time

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