99 geo metro 2nd gear shift problem

[squarebush]

On downshift won't shift from 3rd into 2nd. Will shift into 2nd if I hold the clutch in and go from third to first and then 2nd. Upshift is fine. Any ideas? Time to sell on ebay?

[dan deutekom]

Mine does the same thing. Will also go into 2nd from third if I double clutch on the downshift. I am assuming it is the synchros in the trany that are gone. Having had british sports cars, double clutching is just a normal way to shift and I just live with it. My car has 200,000 miles on it with no major work. It also a great opportunity to teach my young son how to drive a non syncro transmission.

[mcalvo]

Squarebush:
I agree with Dan. Probably synchros problem. You can do the twice clutching though.

MC

[geozukigti]

2nd will eventually stop working though. You'll put it in 2nd, and it'll pop right out as soon as you let off the clutch. I'd start lookin for a tranny to drop in