HELP!!!! I drive 96 I30 5speed. I was just driving in third gear and tried to downshift to second and was unable to. It wouldnt go in with the clutch depressed even though it would shift into third/fourth/fifth. I came to a stop and tried to shift into first or second and still was unable to. I turned off the engine and was able to shift into first and second without a problem. After doing thing, I started the car and was able to shift into first and second without a problem. This is the second time it happened, first time I thought it was my short shifter or something.. but it doesnt feel like it. Anyone else experience such a problem? How much am i looking at?

 

No need to make 3 seperate threads saying the same thing. If you don't know how to post threads there is a test forum where you can practice.

 

checked your tranny fluid level? sounds like you probably have a leak, which is tranny rebuild time

Also, have you checked your clutch master cylinder fluid level? Could be that as well if it is low and leaking.

 

Next time it happens see if double-declutching will allow you to select second. No I am not going to explain how to do that... ask someone who knows how to race or look it up on Wiki ... if DDing works, you probably have a synchromesh problem.