WolfpackFD3S

I am having a slight problem with my shifter, it doens't happen all the time but every once and a while it will do it. It usually happens when i shift to neutral when sitting at a light and then try to shift to 1st. Sometimes (not usually but sometimes) it will refuse to shift into any gear. Then if i pump the clutch pedal a few times and then try to shift it will work. Any ideas what the problem could be. Thanks for any help.

SVT Squasher

try bleeding you clutch. this might help but then it might not. But it wont hurt.

1QWIK7

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hi mirror, how are you today? im good cause we're having the same problem..

i know exactly how you feel bro, usually if i dont drive my car for like 2 days, when i start it up to go to work, it drives fine..ok whatever, then after like a long drive, maybe 45 min or more, if i sit at a light, when i try to put it into first, i get blocked, or any gear for that matter.. the only gear that would let me go in but barely is 5th, then i have to work my way to 1st..the only way i can survive on the road with this problem is if i want til i get to about 5mph, then i put it into 1st and hold it there til its time to move again..

im assuming its the pilot bearing but idk..

im open for suggestions too

importrx7

Mine does the exact same thing but its only done it a few times, i just pump the clutch or let the car move forward just a lil on it on and then try and put it in gear and it goes fine. What gets me though is my tranny was rebuilt 500-700 miles ago.

WolfpackFD3S

and sometimes the clutch pedal feels really loose, while other times it is fine

potatochobit

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if you have to pump it, there is air in the system. u have a bad master, slave, or line.

HotWheel

I have the same problem guy's

I have a ACT street strip cluth and pressure plate
SR motorsports 9.5 alum flywheel
new trhow bearing
new slave cylinder
\I use Valvaline dot 3-4 w/ teflone break fluid
I'm also using a Engine torque brace
Gothem Short shifter .




The only thing it could be is the master But not convinced ?

HotWheel

Mabe it's the Line between the master and the slave cylinder.

I was going to change it it SS.

rotoboy661

werd on bleeding the clutch

broken93

I was having similar issues - but the tranny was fried anyway. Replaced tranny, clutch master & slave - we'll see what happens

red fd3g

it is the syncros in the tranny the fd tranys are weak and with hard shifting or miss shifting is going to tear them up im sure alot of people have this problem if it gets realy bad you may need to drop your trany for a rebuild it os not uncomn for this to happen alot of 3rd gens have a couple of syncros r&rd

broken93

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/

I'm just being an ***

GOOFYROTOR

correct. transmission oil is a problem too. change or add oil.

WolfpackFD3S

Thanks guys, yeah, i think there is just air in the system. Is there a link any of u know on how to go about fixing it if there is a problem with the master, slave or line?

alberto_mg

When this happened on my friend's Miata, it was the slave cylinder. Similar if not same system on the FD so I'd surmise that its the slave cylinder.

WolfpackFD3S

I am pretty sure i just need to bleed the system. Where is the master cylinder located (is it the same master cylinder that the brake system uses?) ? Need help

dgeesaman

iTrader: (7)

Factory Service Manual

http://www.iluvmyrx7.com

Oh, and try using the search. Keywords like "clutch bleed" should do it.

Between these two, you shouldn't need much help from us.

Dave

WolfpackFD3S

thanks thats really helpful. Anyone know what tools are needed for it if u have done it before.

WolfpackFD3S

Yeah, there is most definitely a leak somewhere. I didn't notice before but the brake fluid is below the minimum line. Now i have no feeling in my clutch pedal at all, and i am not able to take it anywhere untill i can get some more fluid. Hopefully then i will be able to drive it a little bit till i can fix once i get the parts. Think i am just going to replace the master, slave and line just to be sure.

1QWIK7

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i guess you dont have the same problem as me, identical symptoms but my brake fluid is fine along with my clutch feel..its something more complicated yet obvious i know. im going to take my car to the shop tomorrow..